Air New Zealand NZ216 Flight Status Today

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 18:55 19 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 00:20 20 January 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of NZ216 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 14 hours, 18 minutes

NZ216 - ANZ216 Air New Zealand (NZ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 14 hours, 18 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:55 19 January 2026
2 16A
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 00:20 20 January 2026
None I28
NZ216 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: CA 5119, EY 4445, SQ 4316, TK 8770, VA 7116
  • 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: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: F-NZCH1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Monday 2026-01-19 04:37 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Monday 2026-01-19 06:37 AM

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Thai Airways TG4827
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Virgin Australia VA7114
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Air New Zealand Flight NZ216 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air New Zealand NZ216 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What is the current status of Air New Zealand NZ216 flight?

The current status of flight Air New Zealand NZ216 is Scheduled On time.

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.