CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,254 km
8,235 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
13,254 km
8,235 mi / 7,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
142°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC PNZ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code CHC PNZ
ICAO Code NZCH SBPL
City Christchurch Petrolina
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Bahia
Elevation 123 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Christchurch (CHC) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 13,254 kilometers (8,235 miles / 7,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 04:46 in Christchurch, it's 13:46 in Petrolina. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,140 feet between the two airports. Senador Nilo Coelho Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Petrolina (PNZ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 207° (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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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