Air New Zealand NZ256 flight status now

Current status of NZ256 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 29 minutes

NZ256 - ANZ256 Air New Zealand (NZ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to WLG
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 29 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:00 19 November 2025
Actual 18:02 19 November 2025
2 16A
Arrival Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 23:35 19 November 2025
Estimated 23:15 19 November 2025
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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 2025-11-19 19:46 PM
  • Current Time in Wellington: Wednesday 2025-11-19 21:46 PM

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 19 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Wellington International Airport at 23:35 19 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Finnair AY4861
Finnair 		19/11/2025
08:00 		3 hours 27 minutes
13:30
Air China CA5156
Air China 		19/11/2025
18:00 		3 hours 35 minutes
23:35
Qantas QF171
Qantas 		19/11/2025
09:00 		3 hours 19 minutes
14:25
Emirates EK5037
Emirates 		19/11/2025
09:00 		3 hours 25 minutes
14:25
Turkish Airlines TK8760
Turkish Airlines 		19/11/2025
18:00 		3 hours 35 minutes
23:35
Air India AI6286
Air India 		19/11/2025
18:00 		3 hours 29 minutes
23:35
Singapore Airlines SQ4331
Singapore Airlines 		19/11/2025
18:00 		3 hours 35 minutes
23:35
Thai Airways TG4835
Thai Airways 		19/11/2025
09:10 		3 hours 31 minutes
14:45

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Wellington?

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

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.