Jetstar JQ279 flight status now

Current status of JQ279 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 52 minutes

JQ279 - JST279 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Flight WLG to ZQN
ZQN Queenstown New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 52 minutes
Departure Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 09:10 19 November 2025
None 22
Arrival Queenstown Airport
IATA: ZQNICAO: NZQN
Scheduled 10:35 19 November 2025
None None
JQ279 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: QF 5780
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 642 kms / 399 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: F-NZCH3
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Wellington: Wednesday 2025-11-19 01:18 AM
  • Current Time in Queenstown: Wednesday 2025-11-19 01:18 AM

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ279 takes off from Wellington (WLG) New Zealand to Queenstown (ZQN) New Zealand. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Wellington International Airport at 09:10 19 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Queenstown Airport at 10:35 19 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Wellington to Queenstown?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 642 km (399 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ279 flight?

All Jetstar JQ279 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

How many Jetstar JQ279 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ279 is operated on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.