BEL
Belem
Brazil
13,572 km
8,433 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
13,572 km
8,433 mi / 7,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Belem
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BEL CHC
Airport Name Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BEL CHC
ICAO Code SBBE NZCH
City Belem Christchurch
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Belem Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 54 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -1.380000, -48.480000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Belem (BEL) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) in Belem, Brazil to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 13,572 kilometers (8,433 miles / 7,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 02:15 in Belem, it's 18:15 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 Belem (BEL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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