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Flights from Queenstown to Hervey Bay

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Hervey Bay. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 8h 35m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 09m
ZQNHVBSYD

Queenstown to Hervey Bay at a glance

Fastest journey7h 09mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Queenstown to Hervey Bay

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 Sydney (SYD) HVB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Mon07:15 ZQN08:19 SYD3h 56m connection12:15 SYD12:50 HVBQantas + Jetstar Airways
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 35m
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ZQN Melbourne (MEL) HVB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 09m
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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
2,612 km1,622 miles
Journey time
7h 09mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hHervey Bay vs Queenstown
Currency in Hervey Bay
AUD
Airports
ZQN → HVB

Flights from Queenstown to Hervey Bay: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Hervey Bay?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney and Melbourne. 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 Queenstown to Hervey Bay?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,612 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Hervey Bay?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Hervey Bay?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Hervey Bay: Hervey Bay Airport (HVB).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Hervey Bay?
Hervey Bay is 3 hours behind Queenstown.

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