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Connecting route · Malaysia → New Zealand

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Queenstown

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Queenstown. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 13h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 05m
KULZQNSYD

Kuala Lumpur to Queenstown at a glance

Fastest journey13h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Queenstown

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

1
KUL Sydney (SYD) ZQN
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Same alliance ~13h 10m
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2
KUL Melbourne (MEL) ZQN
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Same alliance ~13h 05m
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3
KUL Brisbane (BNE) ZQN
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Same alliance ~13h 33m
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4
KUL Auckland (AKL) ZQN
Leg 1: Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~15h 40m
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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
8,487 km5,270 miles
Journey time
13h 05mestimate
Time difference
+5hQueenstown vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in Queenstown
NZD
Airports
KUL, SZB → ZQN

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Queenstown: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Queenstown?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Queenstown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,487 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Queenstown?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE) and Auckland (AKL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Queenstown?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Queenstown?
Queenstown is 5 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur.

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