The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Salgado Filho Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 10,712 kilometers (6,656 miles / 5,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 07:28 in Christchurch, it's 15:28 in Porto Alegre. 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.

The return flight from Porto Alegre (POA) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 210° (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 Salgado Filho Airport (POA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.