Air New Zealand NZ898 flight status now

NZ898 - ANZ898 Air New Zealand (NZ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 27-March-2020
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 09:05
2 16B
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 14:30
None I28
NZ898 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 26 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2420 kms / 1503 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: 165
  • Freight capacity: 20 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: A20N
  • Callsign: ANZ6018
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2025-11-19 08:37 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Wednesday 2025-11-19 10:37 AM

International flight Air New Zealand NZ898 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 09:05 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 14:30 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 26 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Singapore Airlines SQ4314
Singapore Airlines 		19/11/2025
09:05 		3 hours 25 minutes
14:30
Virgin Australia VA7114
Virgin Australia 		19/11/2025
09:05 		3 hours 13 minutes
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Jetstar JQ171
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Etihad Airways EY4422
Etihad Airways 		19/11/2025
09:05 		3 hours 25 minutes
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Emirates EK5389
Emirates 		19/11/2025
18:50 		3 hours 20 minutes
00:10
Turkish Airlines TK8774
Turkish Airlines 		19/11/2025
09:05 		3 hours 25 minutes
14:30
Qantas QF5563
Qantas 		19/11/2025
12:05 		3 hours 15 minutes
17:20
Qantas QF169
Qantas 		19/11/2025
18:50 		3 hours 20 minutes
00:10

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 26 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ898 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ898 flights are operated using A20N aircraft.