# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Mahe Island (SEZ)

> 11,765 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,765 km / 7,310 mi / 6,353 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 247° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 138° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Seychelles
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 01:33 in Christchurch, it's 17:33 in Mahe Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 113 ft (SEZ is lower 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

### [Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sez-mahe-island-seychelles-international-airport/1ef266de-de05-69ee-8340-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mahe Island, Seychelles
- ICAO: FSIA
- Timezone: Indian/Mahe
- Coordinates: -4.670000, 55.520000
- Elevation: 10 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 01:33 in Christchurch, it's 17:33 in Mahe Island.
With a 8-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)
- [Seychelles International Airport (SEZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sez-mahe-island-seychelles-international-airport/1ef266de-de05-69ee-8340-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)