Flights from Christchurch (CHC) to China

Yes, you are served complimentary meals on flights from Christchurch to China. On the long-haul Christchurch to Singapore sector, you can enjoy regionally inspired main courses, light bites, and desserts, with thoughtfully planned options on the onward flight to China.

Special meals can be requested in advance to suit many dietary preferences, and will be served in line with your chosen cabin class.

On selected routes and cabins, Book the Cook lets you pre-order from an expanded menu, so your preferred main course is reserved for you.

Throughout the journey, you can enjoy a range of hot and cold beverages, including juices, wines, spirits, and the signature Singapore Sling on most services.

Flights between New Zealand and China generally use the piece-concept baggage allowance. On these routes, Economy Class passengers typically enjoy at least one piece of checked baggage, Premium Economy Class usually includes a higher allowance, and Business Class offers the most generous checked baggage entitlement.

In addition, you may bring cabin baggage on board: one standard piece in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, and up to two pieces in Business Class, within specified size and weight limits.

Exact allowances depend on your ticket type and KrisFlyer or partner frequent flyer status, so please refer to your e-ticket or our baggage calculator before you travel.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights from Christchurch to China once the aircraft climbs above 10,000 feet. KrisFlyer members enjoy free, unlimited Wi-Fi; if you are travelling in Economy Class or Premium Economy Class, add your membership number at least 1.5 hours before departure.

If you are not a KrisFlyer member, or prefer not to register, you can purchase Wi-Fi plans on board on most aircraft. These are designed for light browsing, messaging, and email.

For network stability and fairness, video streaming, video calls, and large file transfers are not supported, so we recommend downloading large content before your flight.

From Christchurch to Singapore, you can choose between Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class, giving you flexibility in comfort, space, and service level.

On the Singapore to China sectors, flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shenzhen, and Xiamen typically offer Business Class and Economy Class.

Cabin configurations may differ slightly between the Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-10, and Boeing 737-8 MAX, but all are designed to provide consistent comfort and amenities for your journey.

In Economy Class, you can expect around a 32-inch seat pitch with up to a 19-inch seat width, designed for support and personal space on long and medium sectors.

In Premium Economy Class on the Christchurch to Singapore sector, seats offer about a 38-inch pitch and up to a 20-inch width, with extra recline and leg support.

In Business Class on all sectors, seats convert into fully flat beds, with every seat providing direct aisle access on wide-body aircraft, giving you ample room to work, dine, and sleep comfortably.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers at layover airports on connections to China. Eligibility is based on your class of travel or KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, determined by the flight departing the layover airport. Other options such as purchasing a day pass are also available.

Lounge Access Eligibility
Cabin Class: Complimentary for Suites, First, and Business Class passengers. Premium Economy and Economy travellers do not have access unless they hold eligible status.

Frequent Flyer Status: PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold (or Star Alliance Gold) members have access regardless of cabin class.

The 'Next Segment' Rule: Eligibility is based on the flight immediately departing that airport.

Most journeys from Christchurch to China route via Singapore Changi Airport, which is compact, well signed, and close to the city. For shorter layovers, you can stay airside and enjoy gardens, rest areas, shower facilities, and varied dining options within the terminals.

If you have a longer daytime connection and enough time to clear immigration, you can consider exploring the city independently, or simply relax at an airport hotel or lounge for a quieter break.

Whether you choose to explore or unwind, you will find that your time at the airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

China uses one standard time zone, China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8), for Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Shenzhen, and Xiamen. Christchurch operates on New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12) and New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13, usually late September to early April).

During New Zealand Standard Time, China is 4 hours behind Christchurch. When New Zealand moves to daylight saving time, China is 5 hours behind Christchurch.

Time differences can affect arrival and departure days, so it is worth double-checking local times when planning transfers and onward travel.

Yes, your baggage will typically be checked through to your final destination in China when flying via the layover airport on a single booking with Singapore Airlines, provided both flight segments are under the same booking reference (PNR), the connection is under 24 hours, and, for partner-operated onward flights, a through-check agreement is in place.

You may be able to plan a stopover at the layover city on your journey to China, subject to your ticket conditions and availability. When booking, you can search for multi-city options or speak with our customer service team or your travel agent, who can advise whether a stopover can be added to your itinerary.