PDX
Portland
United States
12,118 km
7,530 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
12,118 km
7,530 mi / 6,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PDX ZQN
Airport Name Portland International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code PDX ZQN
ICAO Code KPDX NZQN
City Portland Queenstown
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 31 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Portland (PDX) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 12,118 kilometers (7,530 miles / 6,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 22:40 in Portland, it's 19:40 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 1,140 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Portland International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 44° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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