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

NZ256 - ANZ256 Air New Zealand (NZ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to WLG
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:00
2 14
Arrival Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 23:35
None 48
NZ256 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • 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: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320neo
  • Callsign: F-YMES1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Monday 2026-04-13 23:58 PM
  • Current Time in Wellington: Tuesday 2026-04-14 01:58 AM

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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 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.