Air New Zealand NZ5981 flight status now

NZ5981 - ANZ5981 Air New Zealand (NZ)
PMR Palmerston North New Zealand
Flight PMR to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on
Departure Palmerston North Airport
IATA: PMRICAO: NZPM
Scheduled 12:10
None None
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 13:30
None D15
NZ5981 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 48 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 435 kms / 270 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: ATR 72-600
  • Callsign: F-NZKI2
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Palmerston North: Friday 2025-11-21 01:41 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Friday 2025-11-21 01:41 AM

Domestic flight Air New Zealand NZ5981 takes off from Palmerston North (PMR) New Zealand to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Palmerston North Airport at 12:10 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 13:30 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 48 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 48 minutes, with the flight distance of 435 km (270 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ5981 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ5981 flights are operated using ATR 72-600 aircraft.