ABD
Abadan
Iran
14,954 km
9,292 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,954 km
9,292 mi / 8,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABD CHC
Airport Name Abadan Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ABD CHC
ICAO Code OIAA NZCH
City Abadan Christchurch
Country Iran New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 10 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 30.370000, 48.230000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Abadan (ABD) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abadan Airport (ABD) in Abadan, Iran to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,954 kilometers (9,292 miles / 8,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Iran with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:09 in Abadan, it's 14:39 in Christchurch. With a 9.5-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 Christchurch (CHC) to Abadan (ABD) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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