CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
10,634 km
6,607 miles
DLU
Xiaguan
China
Distance
10,634 km
6,607 mi / 5,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
300°
west northwest

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CHC DLU
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Dali Airport
IATA Code CHC DLU
ICAO Code NZCH ZPDL
City Christchurch Xiaguan
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 25.650000, 100.320000

Christchurch (CHC) to Xiaguan (DLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Dali Airport (DLU) in Xiaguan, China is 10,634 kilometers (6,607 miles / 5,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with China. 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 10:03 in Christchurch, it's 05:03 in Xiaguan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xiaguan (DLU) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 136° (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 Dali Airport (DLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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