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Flights from Dubai to Queenstown
There are no direct flights from Dubai to Queenstown. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Auckland, about 18h 58m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 18h 58m
Dubai to Queenstown at a glance
Fastest journey18h 58mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Auckland
Best ways to fly from Dubai 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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DXB Sydney (SYD) ZQN
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Thu10:45 DXB07:17 SYD2h 43m connection10:00 SYD14:43 ZQNEmirates + Qantas
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DXB Auckland (AKL) ZQN
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Thu10:30 DXB10:59 AKL2h 01m connection13:00 AKL14:44 ZQNEmirates + Air New Zealand
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DXB Melbourne (MEL) ZQN
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Sun12:00 DXB07:55 MEL3h 50m connection11:45 MEL16:40 ZQNEmirates + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
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DXB Brisbane (BNE) ZQN
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Mon11:15 DXB06:40 BNE3h 35m connection10:15 BNE16:28 ZQNEmirates + Qantas
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
- 13,763 km8,547 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 58mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +9hQueenstown vs Dubai
- Currency in Queenstown
- NZD
- Airports
- DXB, DWC → ZQN
Flights from Dubai to Queenstown: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Dubai to Queenstown?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Auckland 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 Dubai to Queenstown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,763 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and Queenstown?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Auckland (AKL), Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Dubai and Queenstown?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
What is the time difference between Dubai and Queenstown?
Queenstown is 9 hours ahead of Dubai.
