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Flights from Queenstown to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Sydney, about 15h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 46m
ZQNSHAAKL

Queenstown to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey14h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Queenstown to Shanghai

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 Auckland (AKL) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 30m
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ZQN Sydney (SYD) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~14h 46m
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ZQN Melbourne (MEL) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~15h 12m
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ZQN Brisbane (BNE) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 38m
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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
9,731 km6,043 miles
Journey time
14h 46mestimate
Time difference
-5hShanghai vs Queenstown
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
ZQN → PVG, SHA

Flights from Queenstown to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, 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 Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,731 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Shanghai?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours behind Queenstown.

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