# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Christchurch (CHC)

> 14,056 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,056 km / 8,734 mi / 7,590 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 127° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 271° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 16:16 in Abu Dhabi, it's 00:16 in Christchurch)
- **Elevation difference**: 35 ft (CHC is higher than AUH)

## Airports

### [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAA
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.430000, 54.650000
- Elevation: 88 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 16:16 in Abu Dhabi, it's 00:16 in Christchurch.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)