# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Marsa Alam (RMF)

> 15,737 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,737 km / 9,779 mi / 8,498 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 256° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 129° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Egypt
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 01:06 in Christchurch, it's 16:06 in Marsa Alam)
- **Elevation difference**: 128 ft (RMF 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

### [Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rmf-marsa-alam-marsa-alam-international-airport/1ef266de-eb4c-6bc0-b99b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Marsa Alam, Egypt
- ICAO: HEMA
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 25.560000, 34.580000
- Elevation: 251 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 01:06 in Christchurch, it's 16:06 in Marsa Alam.
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)
- [Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rmf-marsa-alam-marsa-alam-international-airport/1ef266de-eb4c-6bc0-b99b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)