CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,817 km
9,828 miles
ZUM
Churchill Falls
Canada
Distance
15,817 km
9,828 mi / 8,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
54°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC ZUM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Churchill Falls Airport
IATA Code CHC ZUM
ICAO Code NZCH CZUM
City Christchurch Churchill Falls
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Halifax
Elevation 123 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 53.560000, -64.110000

Christchurch (CHC) to Churchill Falls (ZUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) in Churchill Falls, Canada is 15,817 kilometers (9,828 miles / 8,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 14:39 in Christchurch, it's 23:39 in Churchill Falls. With a 15-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 1,319 feet between the two airports. Churchill Falls Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Churchill Falls (ZUM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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