Air New Zealand NZ216 flight status now

NZ216 - ANZ216 Air New Zealand (NZ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:00
2 16B
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 23:25
None I27
NZ216 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2420 kms / 1503 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: F-NZCH1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Thursday 2025-11-20 16:07 PM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Thursday 2025-11-20 18:07 PM

International flight Air New Zealand NZ216 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 18:00 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 23:25 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

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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) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ216 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ216 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

How many Air New Zealand NZ216 flights are operated a week?

5 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ216 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.