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Flights from Christchurch to Beijing

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Singapore, about 16h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 16h 22m
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Christchurch to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey16h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Beijing

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

1
CHC Hong Kong (HKG) BJS
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 47m
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CHC Singapore (SIN) BJS
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 32m
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3
CHC Sydney (SYD) BJS
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~16h 22m
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CHC Melbourne (MEL) BJS
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~16h 54m
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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
10,855 km6,741 miles
Journey time
16h 22mestimate
Time difference
-5hBeijing vs Christchurch
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
CHC → PKX, PEK

Flights from Christchurch to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney. 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 Christchurch to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,855 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Beijing?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Beijing?
Beijing is 5 hours behind Christchurch.

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