Air New Zealand NZ896 Flight Status Today

International flight Air New Zealand NZ896 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 18:55 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 00:20 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

NZ896 - ANZ896 Air New Zealand (NZ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:55
2 None
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 00:20
None I28
NZ896 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2420 kms / 1503 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 165
  • Freight capacity: 20 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: A20N
  • Callsign: ANZ896
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Friday 2026-03-20 22:14 PM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Saturday 2026-03-21 00:14 AM

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Air New Zealand Flight NZ896 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air New Zealand NZ896 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ896 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ896 flights are operated using A20N aircraft.

How many Air New Zealand NZ896 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ896 is operated on Sunday.