Air New Zealand NZ6579 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Air New Zealand NZ6579 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to Richmond (RIC) United States. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 18:45 05 March 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) at 22:43 05 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 2 hours 58 minutes.

Current status of NZ6579 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 9 minutes

NZ6579 - ANZ6579 Air New Zealand (NZ)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to RIC
RIC Richmond United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 9 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 18:45 05 March 2026
Actual 18:42 05 March 2026
A 9
Arrival Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)
IATA: RICICAO: KRIC
Scheduled 22:43 05 March 2026
Estimated 22:54 05 March 2026
None B5
NZ6579 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: EK 6150, UA 6208
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 58 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1862 kms / 1157 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: RLK6579
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Houston: Thursday 2026-03-05 19:45 PM
  • Current Time in Richmond: Thursday 2026-03-05 20:45 PM

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18:45 		2 hours 58 minutes
22:43
United Airlines UA5503
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18:45 		2 hours 58 minutes
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Mesa Airlines YV6208
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18:45 		2 hours 58 minutes
22:43
NetJets 1I323
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Air New Zealand Flight NZ6579 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air New Zealand NZ6579 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 58 minutes, with the flight distance of 1862 km (1157 miles).

What is the current status of Air New Zealand NZ6579 flight?

The current status of flight Air New Zealand NZ6579 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ6579 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ6579 flights are operated using Embraer 175 aircraft.

How many Air New Zealand NZ6579 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ6579 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .