CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,095 km
8,758 miles
YYW
Armstrong
Canada
Distance
14,095 km
8,758 mi / 7,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YYW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Armstrong Airport
IATA Code CHC YYW
ICAO Code NZCH CYYW
City Christchurch Armstrong
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 123 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 50.290000, -88.910000

Christchurch (CHC) to Armstrong (YYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Armstrong Airport (YYW) in Armstrong, Canada is 14,095 kilometers (8,758 miles / 7,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 13:47 in Christchurch, it's 19:47 in Armstrong. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Armstrong (YYW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 Armstrong Airport (YYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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