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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 01 January 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 08:10 01 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 47 minutes.
Current status of NZ253 is Arrived On time
- 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 47 minutes
- Flight Distance: 2596 kms / 1613 miles
- Air New Zealand
- IATA: NZ
- ICAO: ANZ
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: N/A
- Seats: N/A
- Freight capacity: N/A
- Passenger classes: N/A
- Aircraft: Airbus A320neo
- Callsign: F-YMES1
- Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Current Time in Wellington: Thursday 2026-01-01 22:33 PM
- Current Time in Melbourne: Thursday 2026-01-01 20:33 PM
Air New Zealand NZ253 Flight Statistics

Air New Zealand NZ253 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wed 31 Dec
Departed On time |
Wellington (WLG)
2025-12-31T06:00
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Melbourne (MEL)
2025-12-31T08:10
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2025-12-31T06:03
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|
|
Sun 28 Dec
Arrived On time |
Wellington (WLG)
2025-12-28T06:00
|
Melbourne (MEL)
2025-12-28T08:10
|
2025-12-28T06:14
|
2025-12-28T08:13
|
|
Fri 21 Nov
Arrived On time |
Wellington (WLG)
2025-11-21T06:00
|
Melbourne (MEL)
2025-11-21T08:10
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2025-11-21T06:04
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2025-11-21T08:16
|
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Thu 20 Nov
Arrived On time |
Wellington (WLG)
2025-11-20T06:00
|
Melbourne (MEL)
2025-11-20T08:10
|
2025-11-20T06:01
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2025-11-20T08:10
|
|
Wed 12 Nov
Departed On time |
Wellington (WLG)
2025-11-12T06:00
|
Melbourne (MEL)
2025-11-12T08:10
|
2025-11-12T06:14
|
|
|
Sat 08 Nov
Arrived On time |
Wellington (WLG)
2025-11-08T06:00
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Melbourne (MEL)
2025-11-08T08:10
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2025-11-08T06:02
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2025-11-08T08:13
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Thu 06 Nov
Arrived On time |
Wellington (WLG)
2025-11-06T06:00
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Melbourne (MEL)
2025-11-06T08:10
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2025-11-06T06:07
|
2025-11-06T08:07
|
|
Fri 31 Oct
Departed On time |
Wellington (WLG)
2025-10-31T06:00
|
Melbourne (MEL)
2025-10-31T08:10
|
2025-10-31T06:09
|
|
|
Sun 26 Oct
Arrived On time |
Wellington (WLG)
2025-10-26T06:00
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Melbourne (MEL)
2025-10-26T08:10
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2025-10-26T06:34
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2025-10-26T08:02
|
|
Fri 24 Oct
Scheduled On time |
Wellington (WLG)
2025-10-24T06:00
|
Melbourne (MEL)
2025-10-24T08:10
|
Flight routes similar to Air New Zealand NZ253
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AI6285 Air India |
01/01/2026 06:00 |
3 hours 47 minutes 08:10 |
|
EY4439 Etihad Airways |
01/01/2026 06:00 |
4 hours 10 minutes 08:10 |
|
MU4025 China Eastern |
01/01/2026 15:35 |
0 minutes 17:35 |
|
CA5152 Air China |
01/01/2026 06:00 |
4 hours 10 minutes 08:10 |
|
UA6801 United Airlines |
01/01/2026 06:00 |
4 hours 10 minutes 08:10 |
|
QF172 Qantas |
01/01/2026 15:35 |
0 minutes 17:35 |
|
AY4862 Finnair |
01/01/2026 14:35 |
3 hours 54 minutes 16:35 |
|
VA7153 Virgin Australia |
01/01/2026 06:00 |
3 hours 42 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) 47 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 .
