BSS
Balsas
Brazil
13,140 km
8,165 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
13,140 km
8,165 mi / 7,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BSS CHC
Airport Name Balsas Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code BSS CHC
ICAO Code SNBS NZCH
City Balsas Christchurch
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Fortaleza Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 930 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -7.530000, -46.050000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Balsas (BSS) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balsas Airport (BSS) in Balsas, Brazil to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 13,140 kilometers (8,165 miles / 7,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 09:38 in Balsas, it's 01:38 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 Balsas (BSS) follows a heading of 135° (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 Balsas Airport (BSS) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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