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Flights from Shanghai to Queenstown

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Queenstown. 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
SHAZQNAKL

Shanghai to Queenstown at a glance

Fastest journey14h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Queenstown

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SHA Auckland (AKL) ZQN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 30m
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SHA Sydney (SYD) ZQN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Same alliance ~14h 46m
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SHA Melbourne (MEL) ZQN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Same alliance ~15h 12m
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SHA Brisbane (BNE) ZQN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
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
+5hQueenstown vs Shanghai
Currency in Queenstown
NZD
Airports
PVG, SHA → ZQN

Flights from Shanghai to Queenstown: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Queenstown?
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 Shanghai to Queenstown?
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 Shanghai and Queenstown?
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 Shanghai and Queenstown?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Queenstown?
Queenstown is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai.

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