Air New Zealand NZ256 Flight Status Today

International flight Air New Zealand NZ256 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Wellington (WLG) New Zealand. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 18:00 11 February 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Wellington International Airport at 23:35 11 February 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of NZ256 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 35 minutes

NZ256 - ANZ256 Air New Zealand (NZ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to WLG
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 35 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:00 11 February 2026
Actual 18:15 11 February 2026
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Arrival Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 23:35 11 February 2026
Estimated 23:19 11 February 2026
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NZ256 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AI 6286, CA 5156, EY 4449, SQ 4331, TG 4835, TK 8760, VA 7156
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2596 kms / 1613 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: Saturday
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: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-02-11 20:44 PM
  • Current Time in Wellington: Wednesday 2026-02-11 22:44 PM

Flight routes similar to Air New Zealand NZ256

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Thai Airways TG4835
Thai Airways 		11/02/2026
18:00 		3 hours 35 minutes
23:35
Air China CA5156
Air China 		11/02/2026
18:00 		3 hours 35 minutes
23:35
Air New Zealand NZ254
Air New Zealand 		11/02/2026
09:10 		3 hours 48 minutes
14:45
Turkish Airlines TK8760
Turkish Airlines 		11/02/2026
09:10 		3 hours 35 minutes
14:45
United Airlines UA6800
United Airlines 		11/02/2026
09:10 		3 hours 35 minutes
14:45
Singapore Airlines SQ4331
Singapore Airlines 		11/02/2026
09:10 		3 hours 35 minutes
14:45
Air India AI6286
Air India 		11/02/2026
18:00 		3 hours 15 minutes
23:35
Finnair AY4861
Finnair 		11/02/2026
08:00 		3 hours 18 minutes
13:30

Air New Zealand Flight NZ256 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air New Zealand NZ256 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 2596 km (1613 miles).

What is the current status of Air New Zealand NZ256 flight?

The current status of flight Air New Zealand NZ256 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ256 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ256 flights are operated using Airbus A320neo aircraft.

How many Air New Zealand NZ256 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ256 is operated on Saturday.