CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,818 km
7,965 miles
IPU
Ipiau
Brazil
Distance
12,818 km
7,965 mi / 6,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
145°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC IPU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Ipiau Airport
IATA Code CHC IPU
ICAO Code NZCH SNIU
City Christchurch Ipiau
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Bahia
Elevation 123 ft 492 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -14.130000, -39.730000

Christchurch (CHC) to Ipiau (IPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Ipiau Airport (IPU) in Ipiau, Brazil is 12,818 kilometers (7,965 miles / 6,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 09:55 in Christchurch, it's 18:55 in Ipiau. 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.

The return flight from Ipiau (IPU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 205° (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 Ipiau Airport (IPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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