Air New Zealand NZ161 flight status now

NZ161 - ANZ161 Air New Zealand (NZ)
AKL Auckland New Zealand
Flight AKL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Auckland Airport
IATA: AKLICAO: NZAA
Scheduled 07:10
I 1
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 09:45
1 None
NZ161 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 17 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3619 kms / 2249 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 302
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: F-YSNF1
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Auckland: Friday 2025-11-21 22:32 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Friday 2025-11-21 19:32 PM

International flight Air New Zealand NZ161 takes off from Auckland (AKL) New Zealand to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Auckland Airport at 07:10 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 09:45 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 5 hours 17 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Auckland to Cairns?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 17 minutes, with the flight distance of 3619 km (2249 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ161 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ161 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Air New Zealand NZ161 is arriving at?

Flight Air New Zealand NZ161 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Air New Zealand NZ161 flights are operated a week?

2 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ161 is operated on Tuesday, Saturday.