AKL to ZQN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is 1,024 km (636 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ZQN to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Queenstown?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is 1,024 km (636 mi, 553 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to ZQN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZQN is roughly southwest of AKL.
How is the AKL to ZQN route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-ZQN in IATA codes and NZAA-NZQN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Queenstown Airport is ZQN (NZQN).
| AKL | ZQN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Queenstown Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | NZQN |
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 1,171 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #1004 |
Both ICAO codes start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZQN sits 1,148 ft (350 m) higher than AKL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AKL to ZQN
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Queenstown?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) are 1,024 km (636 mi, 553 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to ZQN?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and ZQN takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZQN from AKL?
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) lies roughly southwest of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to ZQN?
2 airlines appear on the AKL-ZQN route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand.
Related routes
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