# Distance from Aden (ADE) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 13,977 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,977 km / 8,685 mi / 7,547 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 135° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 252° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Yemen) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 07:06 in Aden, it's 16:06 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 116 ft (CHC is higher than ADE)

## Airports

### [Aden International Airport (ADE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ade-aden-aden-international-airport/1ef266df-8496-6038-8c15-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aden, Yemen
- ICAO: OYAA
- Timezone: Asia/Aden
- Coordinates: 12.830000, 45.030000
- Elevation: 7 ft

### [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

## 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 07:06 in Aden, it's 16:06 in Christchurch.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Aden International Airport (ADE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ade-aden-aden-international-airport/1ef266df-8496-6038-8c15-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)