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Flights from Christchurch to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Hong Kong, about 15h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 00m
CHCSHAAKL

Christchurch to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey15h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Shanghai

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

1
CHC Auckland (AKL) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 09m
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CHC Hong Kong (HKG) SHA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 50m
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3
CHC Singapore (SIN) SHA
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~17h 45m
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4
CHC Sydney (SYD) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~15h 00m
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CHC Melbourne (MEL) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~15h 32m
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CHC Brisbane (BNE) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 45m
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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
9,806 km6,090 miles
Journey time
15h 00mestimate
Time difference
-5hShanghai vs Christchurch
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
CHC → PVG, SHA

Flights from Christchurch to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Hong Kong and Singapore. 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 Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,806 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN) and Sydney (SYD). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Shanghai?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours behind Christchurch.

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