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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Christchurch

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Christchurch. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 20h 08m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 20h 08m
AUHCHCMEL

Abu Dhabi to Christchurch at a glance

Fastest journey20h 08mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Christchurch

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Sydney (SYD) CHC
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates
Tue10:30 AUH06:59 SYD3h 46m connection10:45 SYD15:38 CHCEtihad Airways + Qantas
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 08m
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2
AUH Melbourne (MEL) CHC
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~21h 05m
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3
AUH Singapore (SIN) CHC
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 21m
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AUH Hong Kong (HKG) CHC
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Air Atlanta Icelandic · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Self-transfer likely ~22h 49m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
14,088 km8,749 miles
Journey time
20h 08mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hChristchurch vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Christchurch
NZD
Airports
AUH → CHC

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Christchurch: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Christchurch?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Christchurch?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,088 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Christchurch?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Christchurch?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Christchurch?
Christchurch is 9 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

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