Air New Zealand NZ8981 flight status now

NZ8981 - ANZ8981 Air New Zealand (NZ)
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Flight WLG to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 13-April-2021
Departure Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 19:50
None 7
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 20:45
None D11
NZ8981 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 44 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 304 kms / 189 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: None
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Wellington: Wednesday 2025-11-19 06:24 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Wednesday 2025-11-19 06:24 AM

Domestic flight Air New Zealand NZ8981 takes off from Wellington (WLG) New Zealand to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Wellington International Airport at 19:50 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 20:45 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 44 minutes.

Similar flight route from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC)

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 44 minutes, with the flight distance of 304 km (189 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ8981 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ8981 flights are operated using De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q aircraft.