# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Carutapera (CTP)

> 13,735 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,735 km / 8,534 mi / 7,416 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 132° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 213° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 20:33 in Christchurch, it's 05:33 in Carutapera)
- **Elevation difference**: 38 ft (CTP is lower 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

### [Carutapera Airport (CTP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ctp-carutapera-carutapera-airport/1ef266df-bb66-6b4e-a870-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Carutapera, Brazil
- ICAO: SNCP
- Timezone: America/Fortaleza
- Coordinates: -1.250000, -46.020000
- Elevation: 85 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 20:33 in Christchurch, it's 05:33 in Carutapera.
With a 15-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)
- [Carutapera Airport (CTP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ctp-carutapera-carutapera-airport/1ef266df-bb66-6b4e-a870-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)