CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,160 km
6,935 miles
DRV
Dharavandhoo
Maldives
Distance
11,160 km
6,935 mi / 6,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC DRV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Dharavandhoo Airport
IATA Code CHC DRV
ICAO Code NZCH VRMD
City Christchurch Dharavandhoo
Country New Zealand Maldives
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Maldives
Elevation 123 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 5.160000, 73.130000

Christchurch (CHC) to Dharavandhoo (DRV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) in Dharavandhoo, Maldives is 11,160 kilometers (6,935 miles / 6,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Maldives. 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 23:59 in Christchurch, it's 15:59 in Dharavandhoo. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Dharavandhoo (DRV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 133° (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 Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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