# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Matam (MAX)

> 16,864 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,864 km / 10,479 mi / 9,106 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 168° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 189° (south)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Senegal
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 20:17 in Christchurch, it's 08:17 in Matam)
- **Elevation difference**: 38 ft (MAX is lower than CHC)

## Airports

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

### [Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/max-matam-ouro-sogui-airport/1ef266de-e8fa-6728-9b73-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matam, Senegal
- ICAO: GOSM
- Timezone: Africa/Dakar
- Coordinates: 15.590000, -13.320000
- Elevation: 85 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 20:17 in Christchurch, it's 08:17 in Matam.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/max-matam-ouro-sogui-airport/1ef266de-e8fa-6728-9b73-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)