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

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

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Singapore to Christchurch
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 5,222 mi 9h 50m nonstop +5h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

SIN–CHC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,222 miles in approximately 9h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–CHC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 359 9h50 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to CHC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
380
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
Christchurch is 5 hours ahead of Singapore.
SIN: +08 · CHC: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 11:00 PM in Christchurch.
Distance & Flight Time
5,222 mi / 8,403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 50m.
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 50m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
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 approximately 9h 50m. The route covers 5,222 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SIN to CHC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAN, NAN, SYD, MEL, AKL, BNE, HKG, ADL, CNS and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Christchurch is 5 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 Ethiopian Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SIN to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SIN to CHC ranges from 9 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,222 miles (8,403 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via CAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.