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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Queenstown

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Queenstown. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 19h 13m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 19h 13m
AUHZQNMEL

Abu Dhabi to Queenstown at a glance

Fastest journey19h 13mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Queenstown

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Sydney (SYD) ZQN
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Tue10:30 AUH06:59 SYD3h 01m connection10:00 SYD14:43 ZQNEtihad Airways + Qantas
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 13m
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AUH Melbourne (MEL) ZQN
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~20h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
13,781 km8,558 miles
Journey time
19h 13mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hQueenstown vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Queenstown
NZD
Airports
AUH → ZQN

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Queenstown: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Queenstown?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney and Melbourne. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Queenstown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,781 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Queenstown?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Queenstown?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Queenstown?
Queenstown is 9 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

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