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Flights from Shanghai to Christchurch

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Christchurch. 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

Shanghai to Christchurch at a glance

Fastest journey15h 00mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Christchurch

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

SHA Auckland (AKL) CHC

Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas

One airline, one ticket ~15h 09m

SHA Hong Kong (HKG) CHC

Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific

One airline, one ticket ~15h 50m

SHA Singapore (SIN) CHC

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~17h 45m

SHA Sydney (SYD) CHC

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates

Same alliance ~15h 00m

SHA Melbourne (MEL) CHC

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas

Same alliance ~15h 32m

SHA Brisbane (BNE) CHC

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas

Self-transfer likely ~15h 45m

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: +5hChristchurch vs Shanghai
Currency in Christchurch: NZD
Airports: PVG, SHA → CHC

Flights from Shanghai to Christchurch: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Christchurch?

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 Shanghai to Christchurch?

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 Shanghai and Christchurch?

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 Shanghai and Christchurch?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Christchurch?

Christchurch is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai.

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