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Flights from Queenstown to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Dubai. The easiest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 20h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 20h 44m
ZQNDXBMEL

Queenstown to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey20h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Queenstown to Dubai

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) DXB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~20h 44m
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2
ZQN Sydney (SYD) DXB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~20h 59m
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3
ZQN Brisbane (BNE) DXB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 29m
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ZQN Auckland (AKL) DXB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~22h 32m
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ZQN Christchurch (CHC) DXB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 30m
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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
13,763 km8,547 miles
Journey time
20h 44mestimate
Time difference
-9hDubai vs Queenstown
Currency in Dubai
AED
Airports
ZQN → DXB, DWC

Flights from Queenstown to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. 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 Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,763 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Auckland (AKL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Dubai?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Dubai?
Dubai is 9 hours behind Queenstown.

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