# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Iguatu (QIG)

> 13,616 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,616 km / 8,460 mi / 7,352 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 142° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 207° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 13:08 in Christchurch, it's 22:08 in Iguatu)
- **Elevation difference**: 576 ft (QIG 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

### [Iguatu Airport (QIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qig-iguatu-iguatu-airport/1ef266df-bd22-6d8e-8443-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Iguatu, Brazil
- ICAO: SNIG
- Timezone: America/Fortaleza
- Coordinates: -6.350000, -39.290000
- Elevation: 699 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 13:08 in Christchurch, it's 22:08 in Iguatu.
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)
- [Iguatu Airport (QIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qig-iguatu-iguatu-airport/1ef266df-bd22-6d8e-8443-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)