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Flights from Queenstown to Mackay

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Mackay. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane, about 5h 45m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 45m
ZQNMKYBNE

Queenstown to Mackay at a glance

Fastest journey5h 45mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Queenstown to Mackay

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 Brisbane (BNE) MKY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Mon15:00 ZQN15:27 BNE0h 48m connection16:15 BNE17:45 MKYVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 45m
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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
5h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hMackay vs Queenstown
Currency in Mackay
AUD
Airports
ZQN → MKY

Flights from Queenstown to Mackay: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Mackay?
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 Queenstown to Mackay?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,202 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Mackay?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Mackay?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Mackay: Mackay Airport (MKY).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Mackay?
Mackay is 3 hours behind Queenstown.

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