Distance From Christchurch International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport, CHC - DWC Distance

The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is 8728 miles or 14046 kilometers or 7579 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Christchurch ( New Zealand ) to Jebel Ali ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Jebel Ali takes around 20 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates is 20 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CHC - DWC

Kilometers		14046 km
Statute Miles		8728 miles
Nautical Miles		7579 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 3 minutes

Christchurch International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport Flight Route Map - CHC to DWC Flight Path

Location of Christchurch International Airport & Al Maktoum International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Christchurch to Jebel Ali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Christchurch, New Zealand and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Christchurch, New Zealand and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHC - DWC

Time difference between Christchurch (New Zealand) and Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) is 8 Hours.
Jebel Ali time is 8 Hours behind Christchurch.

Location	Local Time
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-08-04, 10:47:50 NZST
Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates)	2026-08-04, 02:47:50 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand

Destination

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC / OMDW) Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates