# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Dubai (NHD)

> 14,038 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,038 km / 8,723 mi / 7,580 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 272° (west)
- **Return heading**: 127° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United Arab Emirates
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 08:36 in Christchurch, it's 00:36 in Dubai)
- **Elevation difference**: 42 ft (NHD is higher 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

### [Al Minhad Air Base (NHD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nhd-dubai-al-minhad-air-base/1ef266df-80b2-694e-8b3f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMDM
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 25.030000, 55.370000
- Elevation: 165 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 08:36 in Christchurch, it's 00:36 in Dubai.
With a 8-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)
- [Al Minhad Air Base (NHD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nhd-dubai-al-minhad-air-base/1ef266df-80b2-694e-8b3f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)