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Flights from Christchurch to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Tokyo. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 14h 48m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 29m
CHCTYOSYD

Christchurch to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey14h 29mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Tokyo

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

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CHC Sydney (SYD) TYO
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas
Thu17:30 CHC18:40 SYD2h 20m connection21:00 SYD04:18 TYOEmirates + All Nippon Airways
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 48m
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CHC Melbourne (MEL) TYO
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Japan Airlines, Qantas, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 44m
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3
CHC Brisbane (BNE) TYO
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~14h 33m
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4
CHC Auckland (AKL) TYO
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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CHC Hong Kong (HKG) TYO
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~17h 56m
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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
9,419 km5,849 miles
Journey time
14h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
-4hTokyo vs Christchurch
Currency in Tokyo
JPY
Airports
CHC → NRT, HND

Flights from Christchurch to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. 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 Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,419 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE) and Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Tokyo?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 4 hours behind Christchurch.

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