# Distance from Dallas (ADS) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 12,499 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,499 km / 7,767 mi / 6,749 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 232° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 65° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +17h (When it's 03:15 in Dallas, it's 20:15 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 522 ft (CHC is lower than ADS)

## Airports

### [Addison Airport (ADS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ads-dallas-addison-airport/1ef266df-0d55-62bc-8ad8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dallas, United States
- ICAO: KADS
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 32.970000, -96.840000
- Elevation: 645 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 03:15 in Dallas, it's 20:15 in Christchurch.
With a 17-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Addison Airport (ADS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ads-dallas-addison-airport/1ef266df-0d55-62bc-8ad8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
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