Air New Zealand NZ5979 flight status now

NZ5979 - ANZ5979 Air New Zealand (NZ)
AKL Auckland New Zealand
Flight AKL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Auckland Airport
IATA: AKLICAO: NZAA
Scheduled 06:15
D 47
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 08:15
None D9
NZ5979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 745 kms / 463 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: Wednesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
  • Callsign: F-NZWO2
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Auckland: Thursday 2025-11-20 12:56 PM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Thursday 2025-11-20 12:56 PM

Domestic flight Air New Zealand NZ5979 takes off from Auckland (AKL) New Zealand to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Auckland Airport at 06:15 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 08:15 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 2 hours 5 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 745 km (463 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ5979 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ5979 flights are operated using De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q aircraft.

How many Air New Zealand NZ5979 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ5979 is operated on Wednesday.