# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Terrace (YXT)

> 12,233 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,233 km / 7,601 mi / 6,605 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 32° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 221° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -19h (When it's 22:28 in Christchurch, it's 03:28 in Terrace)
- **Elevation difference**: 590 ft (YXT is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Terrace Airport (YXT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yxt-terrace-terrace-airport/1ef266de-b3cc-66f0-960d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Terrace, Canada
- ICAO: CYXT
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 54.470000, -128.580000
- Elevation: 713 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:28 in Christchurch, it's 03:28 in Terrace.
With a 19-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Terrace Airport (YXT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yxt-terrace-terrace-airport/1ef266de-b3cc-66f0-960d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)