CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
13,617 km
8,461 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
13,617 km
8,461 mi / 7,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
238°
west southwest

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CHC RBT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code CHC RBT
ICAO Code NZCH HKMB
City Christchurch Marsabit
Country New Zealand Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 123 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 2.350000, 37.980000

Christchurch (CHC) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 13,617 kilometers (8,461 miles / 7,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Kenya. 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 02:19 in Christchurch, it's 16:19 in Marsabit. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,272 feet between the two airports. Segel Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Marsabit (RBT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 142° (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 Segel Airport (RBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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