China Airlines CI9988 flight status now

CI9988 - CAL9988 China Airlines (CI)
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Flight CHC to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 06:05
None I29
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 07:35
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CI9988 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 43 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: CAL9988
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Wednesday 2025-11-19 06:18 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2025-11-19 04:18 AM

International flight China Airlines CI9988 takes off from Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by China Airlines. The plane leaves Christchurch International Airport at 06:05 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 07:35 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 43 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Sydney?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 43 minutes, with the flight distance of 2130 km (1324 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Airlines CI9988 flight?

All China Airlines CI9988 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight China Airlines CI9988 is arriving at?

Flight China Airlines CI9988 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 1.

How many China Airlines CI9988 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight China Airlines CI9988 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .