# Distance from Ariquemes (AQM) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 11,844 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,844 km / 7,359 mi / 6,395 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 219° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 122° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +16h (When it's 14:47 in Ariquemes, it's 06:47 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 287 ft (CHC is lower than AQM)

## Airports

### [Nova Vida Airport (AQM)](https://flightduration.online/airport/aqm-ariquemes-nova-vida-airport/1ef266df-d94d-6446-b01e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ariquemes, Brazil
- ICAO: SWNI
- Timezone: America/Porto_Velho
- Coordinates: -10.180000, -62.830000
- Elevation: 410 ft

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://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

## 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 14:47 in Ariquemes, it's 06:47 in Christchurch.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Nova Vida Airport (AQM)](https://flightduration.online/airport/aqm-ariquemes-nova-vida-airport/1ef266df-d94d-6446-b01e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)