China Airlines CI9985 flight status now

Current status of CI9985 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 14 hours, 30 minutes

CI9985 - CAL9985 China Airlines (CI)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 14 hours, 30 minutes
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 18:55 18 November 2025
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Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 23:55 18 November 2025
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CI9985 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 7346, AS 5017, AY 5049, BA 7452, EK 5045, MU 4020
  • Flight Duration: 0 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2130 kms / 1324 miles
Airline
  • China Airlines
  • IATA: CI
  • ICAO: CAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: CAL9985
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Sydney: Tuesday 2025-11-18 04:25 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-11-18 06:25 AM

International flight China Airlines CI9985 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by China Airlines. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 18:55 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 23:55 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 0 minutes.

Similar flight route from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC)

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ANA NH7966
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American Airlines AA7345
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Emirates EK5045
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Singapore Airlines SQ4320
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17:55 		3 hours 10 minutes
23:05
Air Canada AC6120
Air Canada 		18/11/2025
17:55 		3 hours 10 minutes
23:05
Thai Airways TG4817
Thai Airways 		18/11/2025
09:00 		3 hours 6 minutes
14:10
Alaska Airlines AS5049
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10:20 		3 hours 11 minutes
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Sydney to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 0 minutes, with the flight distance of 2130 km (1324 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Airlines CI9985 flight?

All China Airlines CI9985 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many China Airlines CI9985 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight China Airlines CI9985 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .