Air India AI6281 Flight Status Today

International flight Air India AI6281 takes off from Auckland (AKL) New Zealand to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Air India. The plane leaves Auckland Airport at 15:30 21 January 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 17:40 21 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 4 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of AI6281 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 10 minutes

AI6281 - AIC6281 Air India (AI)
AKL Auckland New Zealand
Flight AKL to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 10 minutes
Departure Auckland Airport
IATA: AKLICAO: NZAA
Scheduled 15:30 21 January 2026
Actual 15:55 21 January 2026
I 4
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 17:40 21 January 2026
Estimated 17:48 21 January 2026
2 18B
AI6281 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: CA 5135, EY 4428, SQ 4234, TK 8739, UA 6783, VA 7025
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2643 kms / 1642 miles
Airline
  • Air India
  • IATA: AI
  • ICAO: AIC
  • Operating Days: Thursday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Auckland: Wednesday 2026-01-21 17:38 PM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-01-21 15:38 PM

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Air India Flight AI6281 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air India AI6281 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 2643 km (1642 miles).

What is the current status of Air India AI6281 flight?

The current status of flight Air India AI6281 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air India AI6281 flight?

All Air India AI6281 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

When does the flight Air India AI6281 arrive?

Flight Air India AI6281 arrives at 17:40.

Which terminal the flight Air India AI6281 is arriving at?

Flight Air India AI6281 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Air India AI6281 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Air India AI6281 is operated on Thursday.