DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
18,512 km
11,503 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
18,512 km
11,503 mi / 9,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
69°
east northeast

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DUS ZQN
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code DUS ZQN
ICAO Code EDDL NZQN
City Dusseldorf Queenstown
Country Germany New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 147 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 18,512 kilometers (11,503 miles / 9,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:40 in Dusseldorf, it's 19:40 in Queenstown. With a 12-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 1,024 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Dusseldorf International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 304° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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