# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Passos (PSW)

> 11,831 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,831 km / 7,351 mi / 6,388 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 142° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 209° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 02:41 in Christchurch, it's 11:41 in Passos)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,574 ft (PSW 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

### [Municipal Jose Figueiredo Airport (PSW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/psw-passos-municipal-jose-figueiredo-airport/1ef266df-bf4f-6b0c-b3f0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Passos, Brazil
- ICAO: SNOS
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -20.730000, -46.660000
- Elevation: 2,697 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 02:41 in Christchurch, it's 11:41 in Passos.
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)
- [Municipal Jose Figueiredo Airport (PSW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/psw-passos-municipal-jose-figueiredo-airport/1ef266df-bf4f-6b0c-b3f0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)