# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Portimao Airport (PRM)

> 19,304 km · estimated flight time 24h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,304 km / 11,995 mi / 10,423 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 24h
- **Heading**: 172° (south)
- **Return heading**: 187° (south)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Portugal
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 00:08 in Christchurch, it's 13:08 in Portimao Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 118 ft (PRM is lower 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

### [Portimao Airport (PRM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/prm-portimao-airport/1ef266df-55dc-63e6-a294-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Portimao Airport, Portugal
- ICAO: LPPM
- Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates: 37.150000, -8.580000
- Elevation: 5 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 00:08 in Christchurch, it's 13:08 in Portimao Airport.
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)
- [Portimao Airport (PRM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/prm-portimao-airport/1ef266df-55dc-63e6-a294-06bb2780ed98)
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