HAM
Hamburg
Germany
18,212 km
11,317 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
18,212 km
11,317 mi / 9,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
67°
east northeast

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HAM ZQN
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code HAM ZQN
ICAO Code EDDH NZQN
City Hamburg Queenstown
Country Germany New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 53 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Hamburg (HAM) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 18,212 kilometers (11,317 miles / 9,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 10:33 in Hamburg, it's 22:33 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 1,118 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 310° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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