CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,900 km
6,773 miles
SQX
Sao Miguel Do Oeste
Brazil
Distance
10,900 km
6,773 mi / 5,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SQX
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sao Miguel do Oeste Airport
IATA Code CHC SQX
ICAO Code NZCH SSOE
City Christchurch Sao Miguel Do Oeste
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 123 ft 2,180 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -26.780000, -53.500000

Christchurch (CHC) to Sao Miguel Do Oeste (SQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sao Miguel do Oeste Airport (SQX) in Sao Miguel Do Oeste, Brazil is 10,900 kilometers (6,773 miles / 5,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 02:29 in Christchurch, it's 10:29 in Sao Miguel Do Oeste. 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 2,057 feet between the two airports. Sao Miguel do Oeste Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Miguel Do Oeste (SQX) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 212° (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 Sao Miguel do Oeste Airport (SQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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