# Distance from Aragarcas (ARS) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 12,002 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,002 km / 7,458 mi / 6,481 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 212° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 135° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +16h (When it's 01:20 in Aragarcas, it's 17:20 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 894 ft (CHC is lower than ARS)

## Airports

### [Estancia das Cascatas Airport (ARS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ars-aragarcas-estancia-das-cascatas-airport/1ef266df-d67b-6696-bef4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aragarcas, Brazil
- ICAO: SWEC
- Timezone: America/Cuiaba
- Coordinates: -15.900000, -52.100000
- Elevation: 1,017 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 01:20 in Aragarcas, it's 17:20 in Christchurch.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Estancia das Cascatas Airport (ARS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ars-aragarcas-estancia-das-cascatas-airport/1ef266df-d67b-6696-bef4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)