# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Marsabit (RBT)

> 13,617 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,617 km / 8,461 mi / 7,353 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 238° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 142° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Kenya
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 12:01 in Christchurch, it's 03:01 in Marsabit)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,272 ft (RBT 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

### [Segel Airport (RBT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rbt-marsabit-segel-airport/1ef266de-ec6a-6cfa-a477-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Marsabit, Kenya
- ICAO: HKMB
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: 2.350000, 37.980000
- Elevation: 4,395 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 12:01 in Christchurch, it's 03:01 in Marsabit.
With a 9-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)
- [Segel Airport (RBT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rbt-marsabit-segel-airport/1ef266de-ec6a-6cfa-a477-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)