# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Melilla Island (MLN)

> 19,024 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 19,024 km / 11,821 mi / 10,272 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 204° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 158° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 23:37 in Christchurch, it's 13:37 in Melilla Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 33 ft (MLN is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://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

### [Melilla Airport (MLN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/mln-melilla-island-melilla-airport/1ef266de-e7d7-6b0c-817a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melilla Island, Spain
- ICAO: GEML
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 35.280000, -2.960000
- Elevation: 156 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 23:37 in Christchurch, it's 13:37 in Melilla Island.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Melilla Airport (MLN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/mln-melilla-island-melilla-airport/1ef266de-e7d7-6b0c-817a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)