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Flights from Chennai to Christchurch

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Christchurch. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Hong Kong, about 15h 05m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 15h 05m
MAACHCSIN

Chennai to Christchurch at a glance

Fastest journey15h 05mVia Singapore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Chennai to Christchurch

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MAA Singapore (SIN) CHC
Leg 1: IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
Fri11:45 MAA18:12 SIN2h 03m connection20:15 SIN10:20 CHCSingapore Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 05m
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MAA Hong Kong (HKG) CHC
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~18h 57m
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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
11,193 km6,951 miles
Journey time
15h 05mon current schedules
Time difference
+7.5hChristchurch vs Chennai
Currency in Christchurch
NZD
Airports
MAA → CHC

Flights from Chennai to Christchurch: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Christchurch?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore and Hong Kong. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Christchurch?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,193 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Christchurch?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG). IndiGo flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Christchurch?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Christchurch?
Christchurch is 7.5 hours ahead of Chennai.

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