CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,982 km
9,931 miles
MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Distance
15,982 km
9,931 mi / 8,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
216°
southwest

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CHC MIU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Maiduguri International Airport
IATA Code CHC MIU
ICAO Code NZCH DNMA
City Christchurch Maiduguri
Country New Zealand Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lagos
Elevation 123 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 11.860000, 13.080000

Christchurch (CHC) to Maiduguri (MIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria is 15,982 kilometers (9,931 miles / 8,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:48 in Christchurch, it's 05:48 in Maiduguri. With a 12-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 Maiduguri (MIU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 155° (south 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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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