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Flights from Mackay to Queenstown

There are no direct flights from Mackay to Queenstown. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane, about 6h 43m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 43m
MKYZQNBNE

Mackay to Queenstown at a glance

Fastest journey6h 43mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Mackay 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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MKY Brisbane (BNE) ZQN
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Mon08:30 MKY09:52 BNE2h 08m connection12:00 BNE18:13 ZQNVirgin Australia Regional Airlines + Air New Zealand
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 43m
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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
3,202 km1,988 miles
Journey time
6h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hQueenstown vs Mackay
Currency in Queenstown
NZD
Airports
MKY → ZQN

Flights from Mackay to Queenstown: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mackay to Queenstown?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Mackay to Queenstown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,202 km.
Where do you change planes between Mackay and Queenstown?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mackay and Queenstown?
Mackay: Mackay Airport (MKY). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
What is the time difference between Mackay and Queenstown?
Queenstown is 3 hours ahead of Mackay.

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