# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL)

> 12,396 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,396 km / 7,703 mi / 6,693 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 112° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 222° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 01:08 in Christchurch, it's 09:08 in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira)
- **Elevation difference**: 128 ft (SJL 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

### [Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjl-sao-gabriel-da-cachoeira-sao-gabriel-da-cachoeira-airport/1ef266df-95f0-66f8-94f0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira, Brazil
- ICAO: SBUA
- Timezone: America/Boa_Vista
- Coordinates: -0.150000, -66.990000
- Elevation: 251 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 01:08 in Christchurch, it's 09:08 in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira.
With a 16-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)
- [Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjl-sao-gabriel-da-cachoeira-sao-gabriel-da-cachoeira-airport/1ef266df-95f0-66f8-94f0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)