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Flights between Sydney (SYD) and Queenstown International (ZQN)

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Australia ↔ Queenstown International Airport, New Zealand

A direct route between Sydney and Queenstown International appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Jetstar (JQ)Qantas (QF)
Distance
1,939 km
1,205 miles
Est. flight time
2h 55m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Australia

Jan
29°
34/24
80mm
Feb
29°
34/24
70mm
Mar
27°
32/22
60mm
Apr
24°
29/19
50mm
May
21°
26/16
70mm
Jun
18°
23/13
80mm
Jul
17°
22/12
90mm
Aug
19°
24/14
90mm
Sep
22°
27/17
70mm
Oct
25°
30/20
75mm
Nov
27°
32/22
80mm
Dec
28°
33/23
90mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in New Zealand

Jan
22°
27/17
70mm
Feb
22°
27/17
85mm
Mar
21°
26/16
90mm
Apr
18°
23/13
100mm
May
15°
20/10
115mm
Jun
13°
18/8
135mm
Jul
12°
17/7
135mm
Aug
13°
18/8
115mm
Sep
15°
20/10
90mm
Oct
17°
22/12
100mm
Nov
19°
24/14
85mm
Dec
21°
26/16
80mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Australia: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗New Zealand: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Sydney from Queenstown International?

Sydney (SYD) and Queenstown International (ZQN) are around 1,939 km (1,205 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 55m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the SYD–ZQN route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Jetstar, Qantas. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Queenstown International?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in New Zealand?

Across New Zealand, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 22°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Australia and New Zealand?

The UK FCDO currently rates Australia as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates New Zealand as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.