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SIN → CHC
Which side of the plane to sit from Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore) to Christchurch International Airport (Christchurch)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled perspective of the Australian Outback followed by the dramatic entry into New Zealand, showcasing the Southern Alps and the Canterbury Plains during the final descent.
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Australian Outback
Stunning vistas of the red deserts and unique geological formations of the Great Sandy Desert.
Lake Eyre Basin
Vibrant and shifting colors of Australia's largest salt lake and its surrounding arid drainage basins.
The Southern Alps
The majestic, snow-capped mountain range that forms the spine of New Zealand's South Island.
Aoraki / Mount Cook
The highest peak in New Zealand, often visible in the distance during the high-altitude approach.
Canterbury Plains
A geometric patchwork of green and gold farmland stretching from the mountains to the sea.
Choose a seat behind the wing on the right for the most iconic photos of the Southern Alps. Most flights from Singapore arrive in Christchurch in the morning, meaning the sun will be behind you, providing perfect front-lighting for the mountain scenery. In winter, the snow coverage makes the Alps particularly spectacular.
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Singapore Strait
A dense gathering of global shipping vessels visible immediately after takeoff from Changi.
Java and Bali
Distant views of the eastern Indonesian islands as the flight tracks southeast toward Australia.
The Tasman Sea
Deep blue oceanic views during the crossing between the Australian continent and New Zealand.
Pegasus Bay
The sweeping coastline of the South Island's northern shores as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.
The left side is ideal for catching the sunrise over the Tasman Sea on overnight flights. During the approach into Christchurch from the north, it provides better views of the Kaikoura coastline and the Pacific horizon.
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Get eSIMs for New ZealandDistance: 8,403 km (5,221 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 53 min
Departure: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Arrival: CHC (-43.48939895629883, 172.53199768066406)
Route Type: International
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