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Flight Distance from Queenstown (ZQN) to Riyadh (RUH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ZQNNZQN
Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown Airport
Great Circle Path
14,420 km8,960 miles • 7,786 NM
Destination Airport
OERKRUH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport
Direct Distance
14,420 km
8,960 Statute Miles
7,786 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
17h 28m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,298 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
267° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
17h 28m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
16h 10m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
28h 14m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇳🇿 New Zealand→🌐 SA
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- City / Country: Queenstown, New Zealand
- ICAO Code: NZQN
- Coordinates: -45.0192°, 168.7464°
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation: 1171 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
- City / Country: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO Code: OERK
- Coordinates: 24.9576°, 46.6988°
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation: 2049 ft
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