CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
5,974 km
3,712 miles
DIL
Dili
Timor-Leste
Distance
5,974 km
3,712 mi / 3,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
296°
west northwest

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CHC DIL
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
IATA Code CHC DIL
ICAO Code NZCH WPDL
City Christchurch Dili
Country New Zealand Timor-Leste
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Dili
Elevation 123 ft 154 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -8.550000, 125.530000

Christchurch (CHC) to Dili (DIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) in Dili, Timor-Leste is 5,974 kilometers (3,712 miles / 3,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Timor-Leste. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:00 in Christchurch, it's 02:00 in Dili. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dili (DIL) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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