CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,140 km
10,029 miles
SDV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
16,140 km
10,029 mi / 8,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

CHC SDV
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Sde Dov Airport
IATA Code CHC SDV
ICAO Code NZCH LLSD
City Christchurch Tel Aviv
Country New Zealand Israel
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 123 ft 43 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 32.110000, 34.780000

Christchurch (CHC) to Tel Aviv (SDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Sde Dov Airport (SDV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 16,140 kilometers (10,029 miles / 8,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Israel. 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 09:43 in Christchurch, it's 22:43 in Tel Aviv. With a 11-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 Tel Aviv (SDV) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Sde Dov Airport (SDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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