Air New Zealand NZ8850 flight status now

NZ8850 - ANZ8850 Air New Zealand (NZ)
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Flight CHC to NSN
NSN Nelson New Zealand
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 27-June-2021
Departure Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 06:45
D12
Arrival Nelson Airport
IATA: NSNICAO: NZNS
Scheduled 07:40
NZ8850 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 250 kms / 155 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: 50
  • Freight capacity: 3.5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
  • Callsign: RLK8850
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Thursday 2025-11-20 02:40 AM
  • Current Time in Nelson: Thursday 2025-11-20 02:40 AM

Domestic flight Air New Zealand NZ8850 takes off from Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand to Nelson (NSN) New Zealand. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Christchurch International Airport at 06:45 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Nelson Airport at 07:40 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 55 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

On average, nonstop flight takes 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 250 km (155 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ8850 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ8850 flights are operated using De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q aircraft.