LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
19,299 km
11,992 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
19,299 km
11,992 mi / 10,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
167°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

LIS ZQN
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code LIS ZQN
ICAO Code LPPT NZQN
City Lisbon Queenstown
Country Portugal New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 374 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Lisbon (LIS) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 19,299 kilometers (11,992 miles / 10,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Portugal 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 08:01 in Lisbon, it's 19:01 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.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 195° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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