# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Minvoul (MVX)

> 15,027 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,027 km / 9,337 mi / 8,114 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 208° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 160° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Gabon
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 00:30 in Christchurch, it's 13:30 in Minvoul)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,846 ft (MVX 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

### [Minvoul Airport (MVX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mvx-minvoul-minvoul-airport/1ef266de-dd47-632c-a0d9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Minvoul, Gabon
- ICAO: FOGV
- Timezone: Africa/Libreville
- Coordinates: 2.150000, 12.130000
- Elevation: 1,969 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 00:30 in Christchurch, it's 13:30 in Minvoul.
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)
- [Minvoul Airport (MVX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mvx-minvoul-minvoul-airport/1ef266de-dd47-632c-a0d9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)