# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Mecheria (MZW)

> 18,744 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,744 km / 11,647 mi / 10,121 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 212° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 153° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Algeria
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 12:20 in Christchurch, it's 01:20 in Mecheria)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,732 ft (MZW 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

### [Mecheria Airport (MZW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mzw-mecheria-mecheria-airport/1ef266de-b567-676c-8c36-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mecheria, Algeria
- ICAO: DAAY
- Timezone: Africa/Algiers
- Coordinates: 33.540000, -0.240000
- Elevation: 3,855 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 12:20 in Christchurch, it's 01:20 in Mecheria.
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)
- [Mecheria Airport (MZW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mzw-mecheria-mecheria-airport/1ef266de-b567-676c-8c36-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)