Distance From Queenstown International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, ZQN - SEA Distance

The distance from Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 7632 miles or 12282 kilometers or 6627 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Queenstown ( New Zealand ) to Seattle ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Queenstown and Seattle takes around 17 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Queenstown International Airport, Queenstown, New Zealand to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States is 17 hours 32 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ZQN - SEA

Kilometers		12282 km
Statute Miles		7632 miles
Nautical Miles		6627 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 32 minutes

Queenstown International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Flight Route Map - ZQN to SEA Flight Path

Location of Queenstown International Airport & Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Queenstown to Seattle nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Queenstown, New Zealand and Seattle, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Queenstown, New Zealand and Seattle, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZQN - SEA

Time difference between Queenstown (New Zealand) and Seattle (United States) is 20 Hours.
Seattle time is 20 Hours behind Queenstown.

Location	Local Time
Queenstown (New Zealand)	2026-02-22, 15:07:23 NZDT
Seattle (United States)	2026-02-21, 19:07:23 MST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Queenstown International Airport (ZQN / NZQN) Queenstown, New Zealand

Destination

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) Seattle, United States