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Flights from Tokyo to Queenstown

There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Queenstown. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Brisbane, about 13h 41m door to door (24 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 41m
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Tokyo to Queenstown at a glance

Fastest journey13h 41mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Tokyo to Queenstown

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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TYO Sydney (SYD) ZQN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Wed23:00 TYO10:23 SYD1h 22m connection11:45 SYD16:41 ZQNAll Nippon Airways + Air New Zealand
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 41m
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TYO Brisbane (BNE) ZQN
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Tue21:00 TYO06:08 BNE4h 07m connection10:15 BNE16:32 ZQNJetstar Airways + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 32m
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TYO Melbourne (MEL) ZQN
Leg 1: Japan Airlines, Qantas, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Tue19:15 TYO06:39 MEL5h 06m connection11:45 MEL16:40 ZQNJapan Airlines + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 25m
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TYO Auckland (AKL) ZQN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 50m
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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
9,438 km5,861 miles
Journey time
13h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
+4hQueenstown vs Tokyo
Currency in Queenstown
NZD
Airports
NRT, HND → ZQN

Flights from Tokyo to Queenstown: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Queenstown?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Brisbane 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 Tokyo to Queenstown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,438 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Queenstown?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE), Melbourne (MEL) and Auckland (AKL). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Queenstown?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Queenstown?
Queenstown is 4 hours ahead of Tokyo.

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