CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,270 km
7,003 miles
QAC
Castro
Brazil
Distance
11,270 km
7,003 mi / 6,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
141°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC QAC
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Castro Airport
IATA Code CHC QAC
ICAO Code NZCH SSQT
City Christchurch Castro
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 123 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -24.810000, -49.960000

Christchurch (CHC) to Castro (QAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil is 11,270 kilometers (7,003 miles / 6,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 00:40 in Christchurch, it's 09:40 in Castro. 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 3,191 feet between the two airports. Castro Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Castro (QAC) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 210° (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 Castro Airport (QAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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