The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to High Prairie Airport (ZHP) in High Prairie, Canada is 12,856 kilometers (7,988 miles / 6,941 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 02:44 in Christchurch, it's 06:44 in High Prairie. 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 1,851 feet between the two airports. High Prairie Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from High Prairie (ZHP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 230° (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 High Prairie Airport (ZHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.