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Flights from Christchurch to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Zurich. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Hong Kong, about 25h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 25h 53m
CHCZRHSIN

Christchurch to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey25h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Christchurch to Zurich

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

1
CHC Singapore (SIN) ZRH
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~25h 53m
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2
CHC Hong Kong (HKG) ZRH
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~25h 54m
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3
CHC Dubai (DXB) ZRH
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~26h 01m
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CHC San Francisco (SFO) ZRH
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~28h 09m
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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
18,705 km11,616 miles
Journey time
25h 53mestimate
Time difference
-12hZurich vs Christchurch
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
CHC → ZRH

Flights from Christchurch to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai. 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 Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,705 km.
Where do you change planes between Christchurch and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Hong Kong (HKG), Dubai (DXB) and San Francisco (SFO). Singapore Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Christchurch and Zurich?
Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Zurich?
Zurich is 12 hours behind Christchurch.

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