# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Sao Lourenco Do Sul (SQY)

> 10,537 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,537 km / 6,547 mi / 5,689 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 143° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 211° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → South America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 21:08 in Christchurch, it's 06:08 in Sao Lourenco Do Sul)
- **Elevation difference**: 95 ft (SQY is lower 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 Lourenco do Sul Airport (SQY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sqy-sao-lourenco-do-sul-sao-lourenco-do-sul-airport/1ef266df-cbf3-653e-89b3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sao Lourenco Do Sul, Brazil
- ICAO: SSRU
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -31.380000, -52.030000
- Elevation: 28 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 21:08 in Christchurch, it's 06:08 in Sao Lourenco Do Sul.
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)
- [Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport (SQY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sqy-sao-lourenco-do-sul-sao-lourenco-do-sul-airport/1ef266df-cbf3-653e-89b3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)