CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,485 km
7,758 miles
YXQ
Beaver Creek
Canada
Distance
12,485 km
7,758 mi / 6,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YXQ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Beaver Creek Airport
IATA Code CHC YXQ
ICAO Code NZCH CYXQ
City Christchurch Beaver Creek
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Whitehorse
Elevation 123 ft 2,131 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 62.410000, -140.870000

Christchurch (CHC) to Beaver Creek (YXQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) in Beaver Creek, Canada is 12,485 kilometers (7,758 miles / 6,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:03 in Christchurch, it's 22:03 in Beaver Creek. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,008 feet between the two airports. Beaver Creek Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Beaver Creek (YXQ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 215° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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