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Flights from Queenstown to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 20h 46m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 20h 46m
ZQNAUHMEL

Queenstown to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey20h 46mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Queenstown to Abu Dhabi

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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ZQN Melbourne (MEL) AUH
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon12:30 ZQN13:48 MEL3h 57m connection17:45 MEL00:16 AUHJetstar Airways + Etihad Airways
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 46m
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ZQN Sydney (SYD) AUH
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Wed07:00 ZQN08:04 SYD7h 41m connection15:45 SYD22:28 AUHQantas + Etihad Airways
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 24h 28m
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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
20h 46mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hAbu Dhabi vs Queenstown
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
ZQN → AUH

Flights from Queenstown to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne and Sydney. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,781 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Abu Dhabi?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours behind Queenstown.

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