# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Stewart (ZST)

> 12,298 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,298 km / 7,641 mi / 6,640 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 30° (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 15:12 in Christchurch, it's 20:12 in Stewart)
- **Elevation difference**: 99 ft (ZST is lower 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

### [Stewart Airport (ZST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zst-stewart-stewart-airport/1ef266de-b4f3-6696-8db7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Stewart, Canada
- ICAO: CZST
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 55.940000, -129.980000
- Elevation: 24 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 15:12 in Christchurch, it's 20:12 in Stewart.
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)
- [Stewart Airport (ZST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zst-stewart-stewart-airport/1ef266de-b4f3-6696-8db7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)