LHR
London
United Kingdom
18,943 km
11,771 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
18,943 km
11,771 mi / 10,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
52°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

LHR ZQN
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code LHR ZQN
ICAO Code EGLL NZQN
City London Queenstown
Country United Kingdom New Zealand
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 83 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -45.020000, 168.740000

London (LHR) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 18,943 kilometers (11,771 miles / 10,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Kingdom 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 22:51 in London, it's 09:51 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 1,088 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 316° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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