CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
12,101 km
7,519 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
12,101 km
7,519 mi / 6,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CNF ZQN
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code CNF ZQN
ICAO Code SBCF NZQN
City Belo Horizonte Queenstown
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,715 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 12,101 kilometers (7,519 miles / 6,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Belo Horizonte, it's 19:05 in Queenstown. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,544 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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