# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Porto (OPO)

> 19,747 km · estimated flight time 24h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,747 km / 12,270 mi / 10,662 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 24h
- **Heading**: 158° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 201° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Portugal
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 21:24 in Christchurch, it's 10:24 in Porto)
- **Elevation difference**: 105 ft (OPO 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

### [Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/opo-porto-francisco-de-sa-carneiro-airport/1ef266df-55e0-6a2c-911f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Porto, Portugal
- ICAO: LPPR
- Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates: 41.250000, -8.680000
- Elevation: 228 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 21:24 in Christchurch, it's 10:24 in Porto.
With a 11-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)
- [Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/opo-porto-francisco-de-sa-carneiro-airport/1ef266df-55e0-6a2c-911f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)