Distance From Sibu Airport to Christchurch International Airport, SBW - CHC Distance

The distance from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 4890 miles or 7870 kilometers or 4247 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Sibu ( Malaysia ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sibu and Christchurch takes around 11 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sibu Airport, Sibu, Malaysia to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 11 hours 14 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SBW - CHC

Kilometers		7870 km
Statute Miles		4890 miles
Nautical Miles		4247 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 14 minutes

Sibu Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - SBW to CHC Flight Path

Location of Sibu Airport & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sibu to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sibu, Malaysia and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Sibu, Malaysia and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBW - CHC

Time difference between Sibu (Malaysia) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 5 Hours.
Christchurch time is 5 Hours ahead of Sibu.

Location	Local Time
Sibu (Malaysia)	2025-12-17, 04:17:12 +08
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 09:17:12 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sibu Airport (SBW / WBGS) Sibu, Malaysia

Destination

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand