Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN) flights
Nonstop from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,147km
1,334 mi, great circle
Flying time
3h 13m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
2.9
average, November 2026
Airlines
4
passenger airlines
Airlines flying MEL to ZQN
Route map
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?
About 3h 13m gate to gate for the 2,147 km (1,334 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to ZQN?
Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia, with about 2.9 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).