CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,159 km
11,284 miles
GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
Distance
18,159 km
11,284 mi / 9,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
241°
west southwest

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CHC GAE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Gabes Matmata International Airport
IATA Code CHC GAE
ICAO Code NZCH DTTG
City Christchurch Gabes
Country New Zealand Tunisia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Tunis
Elevation 123 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 33.880000, 10.100000

Christchurch (CHC) to Gabes (GAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia is 18,159 kilometers (11,284 miles / 9,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Tunisia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Christchurch, it's 15:15 in Gabes. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gabes (GAE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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