PEK
Beijing
China
10,797 km
6,709 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
10,797 km
6,709 mi / 5,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
146°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

PEK ZQN
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code PEK ZQN
ICAO Code ZBAA NZQN
City Beijing Queenstown
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 116 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Beijing (PEK) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 10,797 kilometers (6,709 miles / 5,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 China 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 10:54 in Beijing, it's 14:54 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 1,055 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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