Air New Zealand NZ8972 flight status now

NZ8972 - ANZ8972 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 18-April-2021
Departure Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 18:30
None D11
Arrival Nelson Airport
IATA: NSNICAO: NZNS
Scheduled 19:00
None None
NZ8972 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 25 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: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
  • Callsign: F-NZTH1
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Wednesday 2025-11-19 23:04 PM
  • Current Time in Nelson: Wednesday 2025-11-19 23:04 PM

Domestic flight Air New Zealand NZ8972 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 18:30 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Nelson Airport at 19:00 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 25 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

On average, nonstop flight takes 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 250 km (155 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ8972 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ8972 flights are operated using De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q aircraft.