NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,424 km
5,856 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
9,424 km
5,856 mi / 5,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
160°
south southeast

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NRT ZQN
Airport Name Narita International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code NRT ZQN
ICAO Code RJAA NZQN
City Tokyo Queenstown
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 141 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Tokyo (NRT) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 9,424 kilometers (5,856 miles / 5,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:20 in Tokyo, it's 21:20 in Queenstown. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,030 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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