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Connecting route · United Kingdom → New Zealand

Flights from London to Christchurch

There are no direct flights from London to Christchurch. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Dubai, about 26h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 25h 45m Prices checked 13 days ago
LONCHCSYD

London to Christchurch at a glance

Fastest journey25h 45mRyanair · 3 stops
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Dubai

Best ways to fly from London to Christchurch

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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LON Sydney (SYD) CHC
Leg 1: British Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~26h 26m
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LON Dubai (DXB) CHC
Leg 1: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~26h 56m
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3
LON San Francisco (SFO) CHC
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~27h 12m
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LON Hong Kong (HKG) CHC
Leg 1: British Airways, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~26h 20m
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LON Singapore (SIN) CHC
Leg 1: Qantas, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~26h 36m
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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
18,976 km11,784 miles
Journey time
25h 45mfastest found
Time difference
+13hChristchurch vs London
Currency in Christchurch
NZD
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → CHC

Flights from London to Christchurch: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Christchurch?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Dubai and San Francisco. 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 London to Christchurch?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,976 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Christchurch?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Dubai (DXB), San Francisco (SFO) and Hong Kong (HKG). British Airways flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Christchurch?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
What is the time difference between London and Christchurch?
Christchurch is 13 hours ahead of London.

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