ADL
Adelaide
Australia
2,786 km
1,731 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
2,786 km
1,731 mi / 1,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADL ZQN
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code ADL ZQN
ICAO Code YPAD NZQN
City Adelaide Queenstown
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 20 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Adelaide (ADL) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 2,786 kilometers (1,731 miles / 1,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:20 in Adelaide, it's 16:50 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,151 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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