The flight distance from Queenstown Airport (UEE) in Queenstown Airport, Australia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 16,612 kilometers (10,322 miles / 8,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:34 in Queenstown Airport, it's 15:34 in Zurich. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,152 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Queenstown Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Queenstown Airport (UEE) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queenstown Airport (UEE) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.