CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,995 km
6,832 miles
PTO
Pato Branco
Brazil
Distance
10,995 km
6,832 mi / 5,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
140°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC PTO
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Pato Branco Airport
IATA Code CHC PTO
ICAO Code NZCH SSPB
City Christchurch Pato Branco
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 123 ft 2,697 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -26.220000, -52.690000

Christchurch (CHC) to Pato Branco (PTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Pato Branco Airport (PTO) in Pato Branco, Brazil is 10,995 kilometers (6,832 miles / 5,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 14:41 in Christchurch, it's 23:41 in Pato Branco. 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 2,574 feet between the two airports. Pato Branco Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Pato Branco (PTO) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 211° (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 Pato Branco Airport (PTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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