# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Huvadhu Atoll (KDM)

> 10,812 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,812 km / 6,719 mi / 5,838 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 264° (west)
- **Return heading**: 134° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Maldives
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 21:15 in Christchurch, it's 14:15 in Huvadhu Atoll)
- **Elevation difference**: 121 ft (KDM 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

### [Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kdm-huvadhu-atoll-kaadedhdhoo-airport/1ef266df-f463-6e1a-8203-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives
- ICAO: VRMT
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Coordinates: 0.490000, 73.000000
- Elevation: 2 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 21:15 in Christchurch, it's 14:15 in Huvadhu Atoll.
With a 7-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)
- [Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kdm-huvadhu-atoll-kaadedhdhoo-airport/1ef266df-f463-6e1a-8203-06bb2780ed98)
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