# Distance from Porto Seguro (BPS) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 12,614 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,614 km / 7,838 mi / 6,811 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 204° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 147° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +15h (When it's 06:57 in Porto Seguro, it's 21:57 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 45 ft (CHC is lower than BPS)

## Airports

### [Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/bps-porto-seguro-porto-seguro-airport/1ef266df-9576-636c-ac8d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Porto Seguro, Brazil
- ICAO: SBPS
- Timezone: America/Bahia
- Coordinates: -16.440000, -39.080000
- Elevation: 168 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 06:57 in Porto Seguro, it's 21:57 in Christchurch.
With a 15-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/bps-porto-seguro-porto-seguro-airport/1ef266df-9576-636c-ac8d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)