ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
14,129 km
8,780 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
14,129 km
8,780 mi / 7,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD CHC
Airport Name Bole International Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code ADD CHC
ICAO Code HAAB NZCH
City Addis Ababa Christchurch
Country Ethiopia New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,630 ft 123 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 14,129 kilometers (8,780 miles / 7,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Ethiopia with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:18 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:18 in Christchurch. With a 10-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 7,507 feet between the two airports. Christchurch International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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