# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Redencao (RDC)

> 12,864 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,864 km / 7,993 mi / 6,946 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 132° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 213° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 10:15 in Christchurch, it's 19:15 in Redencao)
- **Elevation difference**: 547 ft (RDC 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

### [Redencao Airport (RDC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rdc-redencao-redencao-airport/1ef266df-bb98-6766-ae0d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Redencao, Brazil
- ICAO: SNDC
- Timezone: America/Belem
- Coordinates: -8.030000, -49.980000
- Elevation: 670 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 10:15 in Christchurch, it's 19:15 in Redencao.
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)
- [Redencao Airport (RDC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rdc-redencao-redencao-airport/1ef266df-bb98-6766-ae0d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)