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Flights from Christchurch to Xiamen

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Xiamen. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Singapore, about 14h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 55m
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Christchurch to Xiamen at a glance

Fastest journey14h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Xiamen

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) XMN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 55m
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CHC Singapore (SIN) XMN
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 44m
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3
CHC Sydney (SYD) XMN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 24m
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CHC Melbourne (MEL) XMN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 50m
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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
9,387 km5,829 miles
Journey time
14h 55mestimate
Time difference
-5hXiamen vs Christchurch
Currency in Xiamen
CNY
Airports
CHC → XMN

Flights from Christchurch to Xiamen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Xiamen?
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 Xiamen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,387 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Xiamen?
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 Xiamen?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Xiamen: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Xiamen?
Xiamen is 5 hours behind Christchurch.

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