The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 10,731 kilometers (6,668 miles / 5,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 South Africa with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:24 in Cape Town, it's 19:24 in Queenstown. With a 11-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 1,020 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 205° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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