CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,930 km
8,035 miles
YZH
Slave Lake
Canada
Distance
12,930 km
8,035 mi / 6,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YZH
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Slave Lake Airport
IATA Code CHC YZH
ICAO Code NZCH CYZH
City Christchurch Slave Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 123 ft 1,912 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 55.290000, -114.780000

Christchurch (CHC) to Slave Lake (YZH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Slave Lake Airport (YZH) in Slave Lake, Canada is 12,930 kilometers (8,035 miles / 6,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 01:40 in Christchurch, it's 05:40 in Slave Lake. 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 1,789 feet between the two airports. Slave Lake Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Slave Lake (YZH) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 231° (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 Slave Lake Airport (YZH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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