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 22 January 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 08:10 22 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 4 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of NZ253 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 48 minutes

NZ253 - ANZ253 Air New Zealand (NZ)
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Flight WLG to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 48 minutes
Departure Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 06:00 22 January 2026
None 47
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 08:10 22 January 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: 4 hours 10 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: Thursday 2026-01-22 03:12 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Thursday 2026-01-22 01:12 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
Wed 21 Jan
Scheduled On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-01-21T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-21T08:10
Mon 19 Jan
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-01-19T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-19T08:10
2026-01-19T06:19
2026-01-19T08:05
Sun 18 Jan
Scheduled On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-01-18T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-18T08:10
Wed 07 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 29m
Wellington (WLG) 2026-01-07T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-07T08:10
2026-01-07T06:01
2026-01-07T08:39
Sun 04 Jan
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-01-04T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-04T08:10
2026-01-04T05:57
2026-01-04T07:56
Sat 03 Jan
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-01-03T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-03T08:10
2026-01-03T06:03
2026-01-03T08:13
Thu 01 Jan
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-01-01T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-01T08:10
2026-01-01T06:11
2026-01-01T07:58
Wed 31 Dec
Departed On time
Wellington (WLG) 2025-12-31T06:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-31T08:10
2025-12-31T06:03
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
2025-11-21T06:04
2025-11-21T08:16

Flight routes similar to Air New Zealand NZ253

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
China Eastern MU4025
China Eastern 		22/01/2026
14:35 		0 minutes
16:35
Singapore Airlines SQ4330
Singapore Airlines 		22/01/2026
06:00 		3 hours 49 minutes
08:10
Thai Airways TG4844
Thai Airways 		22/01/2026
06:00 		3 hours 49 minutes
08:10
Finnair AY4862
Finnair 		22/01/2026
15:35 		3 hours 47 minutes
17:35
Etihad Airways EY4439
Etihad Airways 		22/01/2026
06:00 		3 hours 36 minutes
08:10
Turkish Airlines TK8757
Turkish Airlines 		22/01/2026
06:00 		4 hours 10 minutes
08:10
Virgin Australia VA7153
Virgin Australia 		22/01/2026
06:00 		4 hours 10 minutes
08:10
Qantas QF172
Qantas 		22/01/2026
14:35 		0 minutes
16:35

Air New Zealand Flight NZ253 FAQs

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

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 10 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 Scheduled 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 .