SYD → CHCSydney to Christchurch

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Direct flights from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 100% of the last 5 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 5 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,126 km, an estimated 3 hours 14 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Sydney and Christchurch. Updated 16 September 2026 at 04:08 UTC.

SYD Sydney smooth · +0
CHC Christchurch smooth · +0
2,126 km · ~3h 14m est.
dep bank 07:50–19:1521x weekly
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 5 operated SYD → CHC flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +0 min. 0 of 5 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+0 minacross the last 5 operated legs
Flight time~3h 14mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures21x3 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Air New ZealandEmiratesQantas Airways

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Air New ZealandNZ

Flights NZ220 09:10 Mo Tu Th · NZ224 17:55 Mo We Fr Sa Su

EmiratesEK

Flights EK412 07:50 daily

Qantas AirwaysQF

Flights QF137 10:20 daily · QF139 19:15 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-16QF137arrived+12
09-15EK412departed+0
09-15NZ220departed+10
09-15QF137departed+0
09-15QF139departed+0

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
SYDSydney +0 min smooth 🌤 clear · S 25 kt Full SYD delay board →
CHCChristchurch +0 min smooth 🌤 clear · NW 16 kt Full CHC delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at SYD and CHC: 32% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +5 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Sydney to Christchurch route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SYD to CHC flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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SYD to CHC questions

Is SYD–CHC running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on SYD–CHC?

Operators schedule morning departures around 07:50 and evening departures around 17:55 from SYD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the CHC delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from SYD to CHC?

Great-circle distance is 2,126 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 180–212 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does SYD–CHC fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 29 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.