# Distance from Belmonte (BVM) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 12,681 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,681 km / 7,880 mi / 6,847 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 204° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 147° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +15h (When it's 01:07 in Belmonte, it's 16:07 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 90 ft (CHC is higher than BVM)

## Airports

### [Belmonte Airport (BVM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bvm-belmonte-belmonte-airport/1ef266df-bb03-6378-bbc3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Belmonte, Brazil
- ICAO: SNBL
- Timezone: America/Bahia
- Coordinates: -15.870000, -38.870000
- Elevation: 33 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 01:07 in Belmonte, it's 16:07 in Christchurch.
With a 15-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Belmonte Airport (BVM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bvm-belmonte-belmonte-airport/1ef266df-bb03-6378-bbc3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)