# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Covilha Airport (COV)

> 19,656 km · estimated flight time 24h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,656 km / 12,214 mi / 10,613 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 24h
- **Heading**: 180° (south)
- **Return heading**: 180° (south)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Portugal
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 18:18 in Christchurch, it's 07:18 in Covilha Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,449 ft (COV is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [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

### [Covilha Airport (COV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cov-covilha-airport/1ef266df-5578-644a-b4b0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Covilha Airport, Portugal
- ICAO: LPCV
- Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates: 40.260000, -7.480000
- Elevation: 1,572 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 18:18 in Christchurch, it's 07:18 in Covilha Airport.
With a 11-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Covilha Airport (COV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cov-covilha-airport/1ef266df-5578-644a-b4b0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)