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Flights from Christchurch to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Singapore, about 15h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 15h 59m
CHCCTUHKG

Christchurch to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey15h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Chengdu

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) CTU
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 59m
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CHC Singapore (SIN) CTU
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 02m
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3
CHC Sydney (SYD) CTU
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 00m
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CHC Auckland (AKL) CTU
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 31m
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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
10,788 km6,699 miles
Journey time
15h 59mestimate
Time difference
-5hChengdu vs Christchurch
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
CHC → TFU, CTU

Flights from Christchurch to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Chengdu?
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 Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,788 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Sydney (SYD) and Auckland (AKL). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Chengdu?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 5 hours behind Christchurch.

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