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Airport Comparison
| WLG | ZQN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Wellington International Airport | Queenstown International Airport |
| IATA Code | WLG | ZQN |
| ICAO Code | NZWN | NZQN |
| City | Wellington | Queenstown |
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland | Pacific/Auckland |
| Elevation | 41 ft | 1,171 ft |
| Coordinates | -41.330000, 174.800000 | -45.020000, 168.740000 |
Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 640 kilometers (398 miles / 346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 18:34 in Wellington, it's 18:34 in Queenstown.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,130 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Wellington International Airport.
The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 52° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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