The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 10,125 kilometers (6,291 miles / 5,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:50 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 08:50 in Queenstown. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,089 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.