# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Bom Jesus Da Lapa (LAZ)

> 12,726 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,726 km / 7,908 mi / 6,872 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 141° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 208° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 10:20 in Christchurch, it's 19:20 in Bom Jesus Da Lapa)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,331 ft (LAZ is higher 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

### [Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport (LAZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/laz-bom-jesus-da-lapa-bom-jesus-da-lapa-airport/1ef266df-94fb-6dec-b73d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bom Jesus Da Lapa, Brazil
- ICAO: SBLP
- Timezone: America/Bahia
- Coordinates: -13.260000, -43.410000
- Elevation: 1,454 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 10:20 in Christchurch, it's 19:20 in Bom Jesus Da Lapa.
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)
- [Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport (LAZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/laz-bom-jesus-da-lapa-bom-jesus-da-lapa-airport/1ef266df-94fb-6dec-b73d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)