Emirates EK5389 flight status now

Current status of EK5389 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 41 minutes

EK5389 - UAE5389 Emirates (EK)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 41 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:50 18 November 2025
2 11
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 00:10 19 November 2025
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EK5389 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2420 kms / 1503 miles
Airline
  • Emirates
  • IATA: EK
  • ICAO: UAE
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 115
  • Freight capacity: 1 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: UAE5389
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:09 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-11-18 11:09 AM

International flight Emirates EK5389 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Emirates. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 18:50 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 00:10 19 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 20 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
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Qantas QF169
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Air China CA5151
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Air New Zealand NZ214
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
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Emirates EK7478
Emirates 		18/11/2025
12:05 		3 hours 15 minutes
17:20
American Airlines AA9041
American Airlines 		18/11/2025
12:05 		3 hours 15 minutes
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Turkish Airlines TK8770
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Emirates EK5389 flight?

All Emirates EK5389 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Emirates EK5389 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Emirates EK5389 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.