YUL
Dorval
Canada
15,252 km
9,477 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
15,252 km
9,477 mi / 8,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Toronto
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

YUL ZQN
Airport Name Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code YUL ZQN
ICAO Code CYUL NZQN
City Dorval Queenstown
Country Canada New Zealand
Timezone America/Toronto Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 118 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 45.470000, -73.740000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Dorval (YUL) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Dorval, Canada to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 15,252 kilometers (9,477 miles / 8,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Canada 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 04:38 in Dorval, it's 22:38 in Queenstown. With a 18-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 1,053 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Dorval (YUL) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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