# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Corvo (CVU)

> 18,011 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,011 km / 11,191 mi / 9,725 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 94° (east)
- **Return heading**: 250° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Portugal
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 16:16 in Christchurch, it's 04:16 in Corvo)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (CVU 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

### [Corvo Airport (CVU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cvu-corvo-corvo-airport/1ef266df-556f-6d86-a51c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Corvo, Portugal
- ICAO: LPCR
- Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
- Coordinates: 39.670000, -31.110000
- Elevation: 0 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 16:16 in Christchurch, it's 04:16 in Corvo.
With a 12-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)
- [Corvo Airport (CVU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cvu-corvo-corvo-airport/1ef266df-556f-6d86-a51c-06bb2780ed98)
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