CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,564 km
7,807 miles
GRP
Gurupi
Brazil
Distance
12,564 km
7,807 mi / 6,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC GRP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gurupi Airport
IATA Code CHC GRP
ICAO Code NZCH SWGI
City Christchurch Gurupi
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Fortaleza
Elevation 123 ft 1,148 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -11.740000, -49.130000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gurupi (GRP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gurupi Airport (GRP) in Gurupi, Brazil is 12,564 kilometers (7,807 miles / 6,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 23:20 in Christchurch, it's 07:20 in Gurupi. With a 16-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 1,025 feet between the two airports. Gurupi Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Gurupi (GRP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 212° (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 Gurupi Airport (GRP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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