CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
14,542 km
9,036 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,542 km
9,036 mi / 7,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
260°
west

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Airport Comparison

CHC WAE
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code CHC WAE
ICAO Code NZCH OEWD
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 123 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 20.500000, 45.200000

Christchurch (CHC) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 14,542 kilometers (9,036 miles / 7,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 22:27 in Christchurch, it's 13:27 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,939 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 130° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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