# Distance from Bahia de Caraquez (BHA) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 11,327 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,327 km / 7,038 mi / 6,116 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 225° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 102° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ecuador) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +17h (When it's 19:04 in Bahia de Caraquez, it's 12:04 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 113 ft (CHC is higher than BHA)

## Airports

### [Los Perales Airport (BHA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bha-bahia-de-caraquez-los-perales-airport/1ef266df-a59d-6d8a-8a64-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador
- ICAO: SESV
- Timezone: America/Guayaquil
- Coordinates: -0.610000, -80.400000
- Elevation: 10 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 19:04 in Bahia de Caraquez, it's 12:04 in Christchurch.
With a 17-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Los Perales Airport (BHA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bha-bahia-de-caraquez-los-perales-airport/1ef266df-a59d-6d8a-8a64-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)