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Queenstown International Airport

Queenstown International · New ZealandICAO NZQN

Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) is an airport serving Queenstown International, New Zealand, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 45° 1' 16.0" S, 168° 44' 20.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet (357 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).

Destinations
4
Airlines
4
Elevation ft
1,171/ 357m
Pacific/Auckland
GMT+12
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Airport Details

IATA Code
ZQN
ICAO Code
NZQN
City
Queenstown International
Country
New Zealand
Elevation
1,171 ft
Local Time
08:05 AM (GMT+12)

Coordinates

Latitude:-45.0211°
Longitude:168.7390°

Popular Routes from ZQN

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
SYDSydney, Australia1,206 mi2h 57mmedium-haul303 kgView
AKLAuckland, New Zealand637 mi1h 42mshort-haul261 kgView
CHCChristchurch, New Zealand216 mi0h 54mshort-haul88 kgView
WLGWellington, New Zealand398 mi1h 15mshort-haul163 kgView

Airlines Operating at ZQN

4 active airlines serving Queenstown International Airport.

Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Qantas
QFAustralia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Queenstown International Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Invercargill AirportIVCInvercargillNew Zealand158 km
Dunedin AirportDUDDunedinNew Zealand152 km
Timaru AirportTIUTimaruNew Zealand213 km
Hokitika AirfieldHKKHokitikaNew Zealand314 km
Christchurch International AirportCHCChristchurchNew Zealand347 km
Westport AirportWSZWestportNew Zealand431 km
Nelson AirportNSNNelsonNew Zealand551 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
45° 1' 16.0" S
Longitude (DMS)
168° 44' 20.4" E
Latitude (Decimal)
-45.021099
Longitude (Decimal)
168.738998
Hemisphere
Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC Offset
GMT+12
Current Local Time
08:05 AM
Elevation (ft)
1,171 ft
Elevation (m)
357 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Queenstown International Airport?
The IATA code for Queenstown International Airport is ZQN, and its ICAO code is NZQN. The airport is located in Queenstown International, New Zealand.
How many destinations can you fly to from ZQN?
There are 4 direct destinations available from Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown International, New Zealand.
What airlines fly from ZQN?
There are 4 airlines operating from ZQN, including Air New Zealand, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qantas.
What timezone is Queenstown International Airport in?
Queenstown International Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone (GMT+12). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Queenstown International Airport?
Queenstown International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet (357 meters) above sea level.

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