Queenstown to Wellington (ZQN–WLG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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398 mi airlines 15/wk
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EY4561
EY Etihad
32A
11:25 AM
NZDT
12:45 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
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EY4562
EY Etihad
32A
11:25 AM
NZDT
12:45 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
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EY4550
EY Etihad
32A
4:05 PM
NZDT
5:25 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
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EY4581
EY Etihad
32A
4:05 PM
NZDT
5:25 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
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EY4498
EY Etihad
32A
4:05 PM
NZDT
5:25 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY4628
EY Etihad
32A
9:15 AM
NZDT
10:40 AM
NZDT
1h 25m
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EY4623
EY Etihad
32A
1:55 PM
NZDT
3:20 PM
NZDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Queenstown to Wellington
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 398 mi 1h 20m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

ZQN–WLG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 398 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZQN–WLG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 15 32A 1h20
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZQN to WLG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZQN to WLG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
37
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Wellington from Queenstown

Nearby airports with service to Wellington International Airport.
Metric ZQN→WLG DUD→WLG TIU→WLG
Distance from ZQN 94 mi 131 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 15 37 6
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 15m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of ZQN with service to Wellington International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Wellington is 0 hours the same as Queenstown.
ZQN: NZDT · WLG: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Queenstown, it's 6:00 PM in Wellington.
Distance & Flight Time
398 mi / 640 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.

ZQN–WLG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Queenstown to Wellington route.
Route details
Distance398 mi / 640 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: ZQN
IATA / ICAOZQN / NZQN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,171 ft / 357 m
Destination: WLG
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZQN to WLG flights.
Nonstop flights from Queenstown Airport to Wellington International Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 398 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from ZQN to WLG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD, AKL, CHC, BNE and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from WLG to ZQN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUD and TIU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZQN to WLG

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ZQN to WLG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZQN to WLG ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 398 miles (640 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dunedin (DUD) and (TIU).