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 22 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Wellington International Airport at 23:35 22 January 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of NZ256 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 19 minutes

NZ256 - ANZ256 Air New Zealand (NZ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to WLG
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 19 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:00 22 January 2026
2 16A
Arrival Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 23:35 22 January 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: Thursday 2026-01-22 05:41 AM
  • Current Time in Wellington: Thursday 2026-01-22 07:41 AM

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23:35
Air India AI6286
Air India 		22/01/2026
18:00 		3 hours 35 minutes
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Turkish Airlines TK8760
Turkish Airlines 		22/01/2026
18:00 		3 hours 35 minutes
23:35
Emirates EK5037
Emirates 		22/01/2026
08:00 		3 hours 32 minutes
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Qantas QF173
Qantas 		22/01/2026
13:30 		3 hours 44 minutes
19:00

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 Scheduled 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.