Hong Kong to Christchurch (HKG–CHC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX119
CX Cathay Pacific
351
8:40 PM
HKT TT1
12:50 PM+1
NZDT
11h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX126
CX Cathay Pacific
351
2:51 PM
NZDT TI
8:38 PM
HKT
10h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hong Kong to Christchurch
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 5,869 mi 11h 10m nonstop +5h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

HKG–CHC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 5,869 miles in approximately 11h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–CHC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 3 351 11h10 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
351 Airbus A350-1000 – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (3 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, HKG to CHC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to CHC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
417
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.

Other ways to reach Christchurch from Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Christchurch International Airport.
Metric HKG→CHC CAN→CHC
Distance from HKG 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 7
Flight time 11h 10m 11h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to Christchurch International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Christchurch is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · CHC: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 11:00 PM in Christchurch.
Distance & Flight Time
5,869 mi / 9,445 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders do not need a visa for New Zealand but must obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before departure. The NZeTA is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Each stay can be up to 3 months. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date from New Zealand.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–CHC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Christchurch route.
Route details
Distance5,869 mi / 9,445 km
Flight time11h 10m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to CHC flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Christchurch International Airport take approximately 11h 10m. The route covers 5,869 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from HKG to CHC. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CNS, CAN, NAN, SIN, AKL, MEL, SYD, BNE, SFO and ADL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Christchurch is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from CHC to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 HKG to CHC

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to CHC ranges from 11 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,869 miles (9,445 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via CNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).