Emirates EK7478 flight status now

Current status of EK7478 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 43 minutes

EK7478 - UAE7478 Emirates (EK)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 43 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 12:05 18 November 2025
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Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 17:20 18 November 2025
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EK7478 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 9041, QF 5563
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2420 kms / 1503 miles
Airline
  • Emirates
  • IATA: EK
  • ICAO: UAE
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: UAE7478
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 04:22 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-11-18 06:22 AM

International flight Emirates EK7478 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Emirates. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 12:05 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 17:20 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 15 minutes.

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

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
American Airlines AA9041
American Airlines 		18/11/2025
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17:20
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14:30
Turkish Airlines TK8770
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Finnair AY4859
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14:30
Jetstar JQ171
Jetstar 		18/11/2025
12:05 		3 hours 15 minutes
17:20
Qantas QF167
Qantas 		18/11/2025
09:10 		3 hours 20 minutes
14:30
Qantas QF5563
Qantas 		18/11/2025
12:05 		3 hours 15 minutes
17:20
Turkish Airlines TK8774
Turkish Airlines 		18/11/2025
09:05 		3 hours 25 minutes
14:30

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Emirates EK7478 flight?

All Emirates EK7478 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

How many Emirates EK7478 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Emirates EK7478 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.