# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Ghriss Airport (MUW)

> 18,886 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,886 km / 11,735 mi / 10,198 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 218° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 147° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Algeria
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 18:25 in Christchurch, it's 07:25 in Ghriss Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,563 ft (MUW is higher 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

### [Ghriss Airport (MUW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/muw-ghriss-airport/1ef266de-b5b9-6b5c-9f17-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ghriss Airport, Algeria
- ICAO: DAOV
- Timezone: Africa/Algiers
- Coordinates: 35.210000, 0.150000
- Elevation: 1,686 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 18:25 in Christchurch, it's 07:25 in Ghriss Airport.
With a 11-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)
- [Ghriss Airport (MUW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/muw-ghriss-airport/1ef266de-b5b9-6b5c-9f17-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)