CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,884 km
7,385 miles
RVD
Rio Verde
Brazil
Distance
11,884 km
7,385 mi / 6,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
137°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

CHC RVD
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport General Leite de Castro Airport
IATA Code CHC RVD
ICAO Code NZCH SWLC
City Christchurch Rio Verde
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 123 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -17.830000, -50.960000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rio Verde (RVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) in Rio Verde, Brazil is 11,884 kilometers (7,385 miles / 6,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 14:02 in Christchurch, it's 23:02 in Rio Verde. 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 2,341 feet between the two airports. General Leite de Castro Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Verde (RVD) 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 General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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