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

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5,222 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET1321cs
ET Ethiopian
359
7:50 PM
+08 T3
9:30 AM+1
NZST
9h 40m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX9032cs
LX Swiss
359
7:50 PM
+08 T3
9:30 AM+1
NZST
9h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ297+6
SQ Singapore Airlines
359
7:50 PM
+08 T3
9:30 AM+1
NZST
9h 40m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3297cs
NZ Air New Zealand
359
7:50 PM
+08 T3
9:30 AM+1
NZST
9h 40m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8338cs
AI Air India
359
7:50 PM
+08 T3
9:30 AM+1
NZST
9h 40m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX9033cs
LX Swiss
359
10:50 AM
NZST
5:40 PM
+08
10h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1320cs
ET Ethiopian
359
10:50 AM
NZST
5:40 PM
+08
10h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI8337cs
AI Air India
359
10:50 AM
NZST
5:40 PM
+08
10h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3298cs
NZ Air New Zealand
359
10:50 AM
NZST
5:40 PM
+08
10h 50m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ298+6
SQ Singapore Airlines
359
10:56 AM
NZST
5:40 PM
+08
10h 44m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 11h 38m 6EA3AI 6EAIAS Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Christchurch flights
MEL Melbourne 11h 45m 6EA3AI 6EAYCA Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch flights
BNE Brisbane 11h 59m 6EAIAY 6EAYBR Brisbane (BNE) to Christchurch flights
AKL Auckland 12h AINZSQ BRCAEK Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch flights
CNS Cairns 25h 55m AILXNH JQQF Cairns (CNS) to Christchurch flights
ADL Adelaide ~12h 15m AILXSK Adelaide (ADL) to Christchurch flights
NAN Nadi ~17h 7m FJSQ FJ Nadi (NAN) to Christchurch flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) ~17h 10m 3U9CCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Christchurch flights
HKG Hong Kong ~17h 15m AAAYBA Hong Kong (HKG) to Christchurch flights
SFO San Francisco ~31h 56m SQUA San Francisco (SFO) to Christchurch flights
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Singapore to Christchurch
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,222 mi 9h 40m nonstop +4h ahead

SIN–CHC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Singapore Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,222 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–CHC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SQ Singapore Airlines Also: AI, ET, LX, NZ 7 359 9h40 AI, ET, LX, NZ
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AI, ET, LX, NZ, SQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SQ (7 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, SIN to CHC direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to CHC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
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
+4h
Christchurch is 4 hours ahead of Singapore.
SIN: +08 · CHC: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 10:00 PM in Christchurch.
Distance & Flight Time
5,222 mi / 8,403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Singaporean passport holders need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before boarding. Apply through the official NZeTA app or website. The NZeTA costs NZD 17 (app) or NZD 23 (website), is valid for 2 years, and allows multiple visits of up to 90 days each. An International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100 is also required. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure.

Getting to SIN

MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.

SIN–CHC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Singapore to Christchurch route.
Route details
Distance5,222 mi / 8,403 km
Flight time9h 40m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIN to CHC flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Christchurch International Airport take about 9h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 5,222 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SIN to CHC: Singapore Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Christchurch is 4 hours ahead of Singapore.
Yes, return flights from CHC to SIN 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 SIN to CHC

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Singapore Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SIN to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SIN to CHC is about 9 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,222 miles (8,403 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.