# Distance from Arraias (AAI) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 12,567 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,567 km / 7,809 mi / 6,786 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 210° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 138° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +15h (When it's 04:29 in Arraias, it's 19:29 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,800 ft (CHC is lower than AAI)

## Airports

### [Arraias Airport (AAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aai-arraias-arraias-airport/1ef266df-daac-65da-975b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Arraias, Brazil
- ICAO: SWRA
- Timezone: America/Araguaina
- Coordinates: -13.020000, -46.890000
- Elevation: 1,923 ft

### [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

## 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 04:29 in Arraias, it's 19:29 in Christchurch.
With a 15-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Arraias Airport (AAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aai-arraias-arraias-airport/1ef266df-daac-65da-975b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)