The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 11,547 kilometers (7,175 miles / 6,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Brazil with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:12 in Christchurch. 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 2,508 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Congonhas Airport.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.