Air New Zealand NZ6540 flight status now

Current status of NZ6540 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 13 minutes

NZ6540 - ANZ6540 Air New Zealand (NZ)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to DSM
DSM Des Moines United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 13 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 11:55 17 November 2025
Actual 11:48 17 November 2025
A 1
Arrival Des Moines International Airport
IATA: DSMICAO: KDSM
Scheduled 14:11 17 November 2025
Estimated 14:16 17 November 2025
None A4
NZ6540 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: UA 6166
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 16 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1290 kms / 802 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 64
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 175
  • Callsign: RLK6540
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Houston: Monday 2025-11-17 12:03 PM
  • Current Time in Des Moines: Monday 2025-11-17 12:03 PM

Domestic flight Air New Zealand NZ6540 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to Des Moines (DSM) United States. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 11:55 17 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Des Moines International Airport at 14:11 17 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 2 hours 16 minutes.

Similar flight route from Houston (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air New Zealand NZ6541
Air New Zealand 		17/11/2025
19:59 		2 hours 21 minutes
22:20
United Airlines UA6166
United Airlines 		17/11/2025
11:55 		2 hours 16 minutes
14:11
United Airlines UA1780
United Airlines 		17/11/2025
19:59 		2 hours 21 minutes
22:20
Emirates EK6104
Emirates 		17/11/2025
19:59 		2 hours 21 minutes
22:20
Mesa Airlines YV6166
Mesa Airlines 		17/11/2025
11:55 		2 hours 16 minutes
14:11
Copa Airlines CM1331
Copa Airlines 		17/11/2025
20:07 		2 hours 20 minutes
22:27
United Airlines UA6331
United Airlines 		17/11/2025
11:55 		2 hours 9 minutes
14:20
Mesa Airlines YV6331
Mesa Airlines 		17/11/2025
11:55 		2 hours 13 minutes
14:20

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Houston to Des Moines?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 16 minutes, with the flight distance of 1290 km (802 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ6540 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ6540 flights are operated using Embraer 175 aircraft.

How many Air New Zealand NZ6540 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ6540 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .