CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,449 km
7,735 miles
YXS
Prince George
Canada
Distance
12,449 km
7,735 mi / 6,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
35°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC YXS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Prince George Airport
IATA Code CHC YXS
ICAO Code NZCH CYXS
City Christchurch Prince George
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 123 ft 2,267 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 53.890000, -122.680000

Christchurch (CHC) to Prince George (YXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Prince George Airport (YXS) in Prince George, Canada is 12,449 kilometers (7,735 miles / 6,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 02:28 in Christchurch, it's 07:28 in Prince George. With a 19-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 2,144 feet between the two airports. Prince George Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Prince George (YXS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 225° (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 Prince George Airport (YXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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