CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,591 km
7,824 miles
ESI
Espinosa
Brazil
Distance
12,591 km
7,824 mi / 6,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
143°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC ESI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Espinosa Airport
IATA Code CHC ESI
ICAO Code NZCH SBEP
City Christchurch Espinosa
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 123 ft 1,900 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -14.930000, -42.810000

Christchurch (CHC) to Espinosa (ESI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Espinosa Airport (ESI) in Espinosa, Brazil is 12,591 kilometers (7,824 miles / 6,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:08 in Christchurch, it's 06:08 in Espinosa. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,777 feet between the two airports. Espinosa Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Espinosa (ESI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Espinosa Airport (ESI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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