CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,432 km
8,346 miles
PCS
Picos
Brazil
Distance
13,432 km
8,346 mi / 7,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC PCS
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Picos Airport
IATA Code CHC PCS
ICAO Code NZCH SNPC
City Christchurch Picos
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Fortaleza
Elevation 123 ft 1,050 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -7.060000, -41.520000

Christchurch (CHC) to Picos (PCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Picos Airport (PCS) in Picos, Brazil is 13,432 kilometers (8,346 miles / 7,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 09:00 in Christchurch, it's 17:00 in Picos. 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.

The return flight from Picos (PCS) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 208° (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 Picos Airport (PCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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