CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,485 km
7,136 miles
QVP
Avare
Brazil
Distance
11,485 km
7,136 mi / 6,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC QVP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Avare-Arandu Airport
IATA Code CHC QVP
ICAO Code NZCH SDRR
City Christchurch Avare
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 123 ft 2,657 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -23.090000, -48.990000

Christchurch (CHC) to Avare (QVP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Avare-Arandu Airport (QVP) in Avare, Brazil is 11,485 kilometers (7,136 miles / 6,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 11:52 in Christchurch, it's 19:52 in Avare. With a 16-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 2,534 feet between the two airports. Avare-Arandu Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Avare (QVP) 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 Avare-Arandu Airport (QVP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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