# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Al Bihouth (DHF)

> 14,052 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,052 km / 8,731 mi / 7,587 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 270° (west)
- **Return heading**: 127° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United Arab Emirates
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 11:33 in Christchurch, it's 03:33 in Al Bihouth)
- **Elevation difference**: 46 ft (DHF is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [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

### [Abu Dhabi-Al Dhafra AB Airport (DHF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dhf-al-bihouth-abu-dhabi-al-dhafra-ab-airport/1ef266df-8091-64d8-b2de-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Al Bihouth, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAM
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.250000, 54.550000
- Elevation: 77 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 11:33 in Christchurch, it's 03:33 in Al Bihouth.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Abu Dhabi-Al Dhafra AB Airport (DHF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dhf-al-bihouth-abu-dhabi-al-dhafra-ab-airport/1ef266df-8091-64d8-b2de-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)