# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Dalian (DLC)

> 10,504 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,504 km / 6,527 mi / 5,672 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 323° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 146° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 02:06 in Christchurch, it's 22:06 in Dalian)
- **Elevation difference**: 16 ft (DLC 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

### [Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dlc-dalian-zhoushuizi-airport/1ef266e0-2168-68a2-96f0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dalian, China
- ICAO: ZYTL
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 38.970000, 121.540000
- Elevation: 107 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 02:06 in Christchurch, it's 22:06 in Dalian.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dlc-dalian-zhoushuizi-airport/1ef266e0-2168-68a2-96f0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)