Christchurch to Singapore (CHC–SIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
ET1320
ET Ethiopian
359
12:00 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
+08
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ298
SQ Singapore
359
12:00 PM
NZDT
5:40 PM
+08
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1321
ET Ethiopian
359
7:50 PM
+08 T3
10:40 AM+1
NZDT
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Christchurch to Singapore
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 5,222 mi 10h 40m nonstop -5h behind 9 1-stop hubs

CHC–SIN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Singapore Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,222 miles in approximately 10h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHC–SIN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 359 10h40 Star Alliance
SQ Singapore Airlines 7 359 10h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – ET, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET + SQ (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHC to SIN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHC to SIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
406
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Singapore is 5 hours behind Christchurch.
CHC: NZDT · SIN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch, it's 1:00 PM in Singapore.
Distance & Flight Time
5,222 mi / 8,403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 40m.
Getting from SIN

MRT from T1/T2/T3 to City Hall takes about 30 minutes (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link card). Trains run from 5:31am to midnight. For Terminal 4, take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus to T2 first.

Taxis from arrivals cost S$20–35 to Orchard or Marina Bay, including airport surcharge (S$5) and possible peak surcharges. Grab is cheaper and very reliable in Singapore. Coach buses serve Johor Bahru (Malaysia) from the airport.

Singapore Climate

Equatorial climate with no true seasons, hot (26–33°C) and humid year-round. Changi is one of the most reliable airports in Asia for flight operations: thunderstorm cells are intense but brief, typically clearing within 1–2 hours. Most delays are weather-related and short.

Northeast monsoon (November–January) brings the most consistent rain, sometimes for days at a time. Haze from Indonesian forest fires (typically August–October) occasionally reduces visibility and triggers air quality warnings, but rarely grounds flights. Changi's operational efficiency means it handles weather disruptions better than most airports its size.

CHC–SIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Christchurch to Singapore route.
Route details
Distance5,222 mi / 8,403 km
Flight time10h 40m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHC to SIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Christchurch International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport take approximately 10h 40m. The route covers 5,222 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Singapore Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CHC to SIN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAN, CAN, SYD, MEL, BNE, AKL, HKG, ADL and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Singapore is 5 hours behind Christchurch.
Yes, return flights from SIN to CHC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHC to SIN

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Singapore Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CHC to SIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHC to SIN ranges from 10 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,222 miles (8,403 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via NAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.