Air New Zealand NZ7978 flight status now

NZ7978 - ANZ7978 Air New Zealand (NZ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CBR
CBR Canberra Australia
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 24-March-2021
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 15:55
1 None
Arrival Canberra Airport
IATA: CBRICAO: YSCB
Scheduled 16:55
None None
NZ7978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 44 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 470 kms / 292 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 717-200
  • Callsign: RLK7978
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Thursday 2025-11-20 01:58 AM
  • Current Time in Canberra: Thursday 2025-11-20 01:58 AM

Domestic flight Air New Zealand NZ7978 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Canberra (CBR) Australia. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 15:55 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Canberra Airport at 16:55 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 44 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Canberra?

On average, nonstop flight takes 44 minutes, with the flight distance of 470 km (292 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ7978 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ7978 flights are operated using Boeing 717-200 aircraft.