Air New Zealand NZ6979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Air New Zealand NZ6979 takes off from Baton Rouge (BTR) United States to Houston (IAH) United States. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport at 09:30 22 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 11:00 22 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of NZ6979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 58 minutes

NZ6979 - ANZ6979 Air New Zealand (NZ)
BTR Baton Rouge United States
Flight BTR to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 58 minutes
Departure Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
IATA: BTRICAO: KBTR
Scheduled 09:30 22 January 2026
Estimated 09:30 22 January 2026
None A2
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 11:00 22 January 2026
Estimated 11:00 22 January 2026
A 1
NZ6979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: CM 1257, UA 5684
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 407 kms / 253 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: 50
  • Freight capacity: 1 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 175
  • Callsign: RLK6979
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Baton Rouge: Thursday 2026-01-22 06:32 AM
  • Current Time in Houston: Thursday 2026-01-22 06:32 AM

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Air New Zealand Flight NZ6979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air New Zealand NZ6979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 407 km (253 miles).

What is the current status of Air New Zealand NZ6979 flight?

The current status of flight Air New Zealand NZ6979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ6979 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ6979 flights are operated using Embraer 175 aircraft.

When does the flight Air New Zealand NZ6979 arrive?

Flight Air New Zealand NZ6979 arrives at 11:00.

Which terminal the flight Air New Zealand NZ6979 is arriving at?

Flight Air New Zealand NZ6979 arrives in George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Terminal A.

How many Air New Zealand NZ6979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ6979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .