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Flights from Christchurch to Ho Chi Minh City

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Ho Chi Minh City. The easiest way is one stop via Melbourne or Hong Kong, about 13h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 53m
CHCSGNMEL

Christchurch to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance

Fastest journey13h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Ho Chi Minh City

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

1
CHC Melbourne (MEL) SGN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m
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CHC Hong Kong (HKG) SGN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, VietJet Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 10m
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CHC Sydney (SYD) SGN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 43m
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CHC Brisbane (BNE) SGN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: VietJet Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 49m
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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
8,982 km5,578 miles
Journey time
13h 53mestimate
Time difference
-6hHo Chi Minh City vs Christchurch
Currency in Ho Chi Minh City
VND
Airports
CHC → SGN

Flights from Christchurch to Ho Chi Minh City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Ho Chi Minh City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne, Hong Kong 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,982 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Ho Chi Minh City?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL), Hong Kong (HKG), Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Melbourne, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Ho Chi Minh City?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 6 hours behind Christchurch.

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