CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,805 km
7,335 miles
VAG
Varginha
Brazil
Distance
11,805 km
7,335 mi / 6,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC VAG
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport
IATA Code CHC VAG
ICAO Code NZCH SBVG
City Christchurch Varginha
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 123 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -21.590000, -45.470000

Christchurch (CHC) to Varginha (VAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) in Varginha, Brazil is 11,805 kilometers (7,335 miles / 6,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 20:58 in Christchurch, it's 04:58 in Varginha. 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 2,902 feet between the two airports. Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Varginha (VAG) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 208° (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 Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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