Air New Zealand NZ253 Flight Status Today

International flight Air New Zealand NZ253 takes off from Wellington (WLG) New Zealand to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Wellington International Airport at 06:00 24 March 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 08:10 24 March 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 46 minutes.

Current status of NZ253 is Arrived On time

NZ253 - ANZ253 Air New Zealand (NZ)
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Flight WLG to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Arrived On time
Departure Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 06:00 24 March 2026
Actual 06:09 24 March 2026
None 47
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 08:10 24 March 2026
Actual 07:55 24 March 2026
2 16A
NZ253 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AI 6285, CA 5152, EY 4439, SQ 4330, TG 4844, TK 8757, UA 6801, VA 7153
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 46 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2596 kms / 1613 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320neo
  • Callsign: F-YMES1
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Wellington: Tuesday 2026-03-24 10:47 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2026-03-24 08:47 AM

Air New Zealand NZ253 Flight Statistics

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
FLIGHT NO NZ253
AIRPLANE Airbus A320neo
ON TIME 14
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 29
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 50
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 3
ON TIME 69
DELAYED 13
CANCELLED 3
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Air New Zealand NZ253 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sat 14 Mar
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-03-14T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-03-14T08:10
2026-03-14T06:00
2026-03-14T07:55
Sat 07 Mar
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-03-07T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-03-07T08:10
2026-03-07T06:05
2026-03-07T07:49
Fri 06 Mar
Departed On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-03-06T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-03-06T08:10
2026-03-06T06:10
Wed 04 Mar
Scheduled On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-03-04T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-03-04T08:10
Tue 03 Mar
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-03-03T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-03-03T08:10
2026-03-03T06:01
2026-03-03T07:51
Sat 28 Feb
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-28T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-28T08:10
2026-02-28T06:00
2026-02-28T07:57
Wed 25 Feb
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-25T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-25T08:10
2026-02-25T06:00
2026-02-25T08:17
Fri 20 Feb
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-20T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-20T08:10
2026-02-20T06:05
2026-02-20T08:15
Sat 14 Feb
Scheduled On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-14T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-14T08:10
Wed 11 Feb
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-11T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-11T08:10
2026-02-11T06:04
2026-02-11T08:08

Flight routes similar to Air New Zealand NZ253

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Air India AI6285
Air India 		24/03/2026
06:00 		4 hours 10 minutes
08:10
Qantas QF174
Qantas 		24/03/2026
20:05 		0 minutes
22:05
Emirates EK5038
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14:35 		0 minutes
16:35
IndiGo 6E4964
IndiGo 		24/03/2026
20:05 		0 minutes
22:05
United Airlines UA6801
United Airlines 		24/03/2026
06:00 		4 hours 10 minutes
08:10
Virgin Australia VA7153
Virgin Australia 		24/03/2026
06:00 		4 hours 10 minutes
08:10

Air New Zealand Flight NZ253 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air New Zealand NZ253 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 46 minutes, with the flight distance of 2596 km (1613 miles).

What is the current status of Air New Zealand NZ253 flight?

The current status of flight Air New Zealand NZ253 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ253 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ253 flights are operated using Airbus A320neo aircraft.

When does the flight Air New Zealand NZ253 arrive?

Flight Air New Zealand NZ253 arrives at 08:10.

Which terminal the flight Air New Zealand NZ253 is arriving at?

Flight Air New Zealand NZ253 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Air New Zealand NZ253 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ253 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .