CHC to SIN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is 8,403 km (5,222 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SIN to CHC).
How far is it from Christchurch to Singapore?
The great-circle distance between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is 8,403 km (5,222 mi, 4,537 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CHC to SIN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SIN is roughly west of CHC.
How is the CHC to SIN route written in code?
The pair is written CHC-SIN in IATA codes and NZCH-WSSS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Christchurch International Airport is CHC (NZCH), Singapore Changi Airport is SIN (WSSS).
| CHC | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Christchurch International Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| ICAO code | NZCH | WSSS |
| Country | New Zealand | Singapore |
| Elevation | 123 ft | 22 ft |
| Rank by connections | #402 | #12 |
NZCH starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; WSSS starts with W, the prefix for the Malay Archipelago. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SIN sits 101 ft (31 m) lower than CHC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CHC to SIN
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | Ethiopian | Active |
| SQ | Singapore Airlines | SIA | Singapore | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Christchurch from Singapore?
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are 8,403 km (5,222 mi, 4,537 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHC to SIN?
A typical nonstop flight between CHC and SIN takes about 11h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SIN from CHC?
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) lies roughly west of Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
Which airlines fly CHC to SIN?
2 airlines appear on the CHC-SIN route in the open dataset, including Ethiopian Airlines, Singapore Airlines.
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