# Distance from Balsas (BSS) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 13,140 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,140 km / 8,165 mi / 7,095 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 211° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 135° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +15h (When it's 21:51 in Balsas, it's 12:51 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 807 ft (CHC is lower than BSS)

## Airports

### [Balsas Airport (BSS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bss-balsas-balsas-airport/1ef266df-bb19-62ae-b8d8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Balsas, Brazil
- ICAO: SNBS
- Timezone: America/Fortaleza
- Coordinates: -7.530000, -46.050000
- Elevation: 930 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 21:51 in Balsas, it's 12:51 in Christchurch.
With a 15-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Balsas Airport (BSS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bss-balsas-balsas-airport/1ef266df-bb19-62ae-b8d8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)