LAS
Las Vegas
United States
11,812 km
7,340 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
11,812 km
7,340 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LAS ZQN
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code LAS ZQN
ICAO Code KLAS NZQN
City Las Vegas Queenstown
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,181 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 11,812 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:49 in Las Vegas, it's 18:49 in Queenstown. With a 21-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 1,010 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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