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Flights from Christchurch to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 24h 28m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 21h 21m
CHCAUHSIN

Christchurch to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey21h 21mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Abu Dhabi

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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CHC Sydney (SYD) AUH
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Wed07:00 CHC08:20 SYD7h 25m connection15:45 SYD22:28 AUHQantas + Etihad Airways
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 24h 28m
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CHC Melbourne (MEL) AUH
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon08:15 CHC09:48 MEL7h 57m connection17:45 MEL00:16 AUHJetstar Airways + Etihad Airways
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 25h 01m
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CHC Singapore (SIN) AUH
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~21h 21m
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CHC Hong Kong (HKG) AUH
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
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
21h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hAbu Dhabi vs Christchurch
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
CHC → AUH

Flights from Christchurch to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Abu Dhabi?
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 Christchurch to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,088 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Abu Dhabi?
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 Christchurch and Abu Dhabi?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours behind Christchurch.

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