The flight distance from Alto Parnaiba Airport (APY) in Alto Parnaiba, Brazil to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 12,997 kilometers (8,076 miles / 7,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Brazil with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:09 in Alto Parnaiba, it's 01:09 in Christchurch. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Alto Parnaiba (APY) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alto Parnaiba Airport (APY) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.