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Direct flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to Brisbane (BNE): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 86% of the last 14 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 7 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 14 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,401 km, an estimated 3 hours 35 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Queenstown and Brisbane. Updated 27 October 2026 at 11:07 UTC.
Today, ZQN → BNE
Wed 28 Oct · local times- 16:30 QF186Qantas Sched 16:30Departure not confirmed by the board ·
- 17:35 VA120Virgin Australia Sched 17:35Departure not confirmed by the board ·
Checked ZQN board 00:07 · BNE board 15:33
ZQN
Queenstown
smooth · +8
BNE
Brisbane
smooth · +0
2,401 km · ~3h 35m est.
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
86% on time
of the last 14 operated ZQN → BNE flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −7 min. 0 of 14 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival−7 minacross the last 14 operated legs
Flight time~3h 35mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x3 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 14
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Air New ZealandSunstate AirlinesVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at BNE: 29% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +6 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Queenstown to Brisbane route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ZQN to BNE flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure
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ZQN to BNE questions
Is ZQN–BNE running on time right now?
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at ZQN is the weaker end, route health score 80/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on ZQN–BNE?
Operators schedule morning departures around 09:05 and evening departures around 17:35 from ZQN. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the BNE delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from ZQN to BNE?
Great-circle distance is 2,401 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 199–236 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does ZQN–BNE fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 18 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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