Christchurch to Sydney By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Christchurch, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Christchurch to Sydney

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Air Freight

3h 20m, 2-4 times a day

171kg CO₂

Container Ship

8 days 3h, 1-2 times a week

319kg CO₂
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Christchurch to Sydney by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Christchurch to Sydney by plane will take about 3h 20m and departs from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrives into Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Qantas is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a day.

Quickest air route

Christchurch International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

3h 20m
2-4 times a day
2,128 km
1,322 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

171kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: QFQantasFreighter
2-4 times a dayBoeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Carrier Identifier: NZAir New Zealand
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A320neo+1 others
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Christchurch to Sydney by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Christchurch to Sydney by ship will take about 8 days 3h and departs from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrives into Sydney (AUSYD). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Lyttelton to Sydney

Port of loading

Port of loading

8 days 3h
1-2 times a week
2,577 km
1,601 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

319kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: CMDUTTZ
Direct1-2 times a weekCMA CGM, CNC Line, ANL
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