Air New Zealand NZ970 flight status now

NZ970 - ANZ970 Air New Zealand (NZ)
AKL Auckland New Zealand
Flight AKL to TBU
TBU Nuku'alofa Tonga
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Auckland Airport
IATA: AKLICAO: NZAA
Scheduled 09:05
I 3
Arrival Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA: TBUICAO: NFTF
Scheduled 11:55
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NZ970 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 43 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2000 kms / 1243 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 2 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: F-SAT5
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
  • Current Time in Auckland: Thursday 2025-11-20 11:01 AM
  • Current Time in Nuku'alofa: Thursday 2025-11-20 11:01 AM

International flight Air New Zealand NZ970 takes off from Auckland (AKL) New Zealand to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Tonga. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Auckland Airport at 09:05 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Fua'amotu International Airport at 11:55 Pacific/Tongatapu. The flight will last about 2 hours 43 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Auckland to Nuku'alofa?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 43 minutes, with the flight distance of 2000 km (1243 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ970 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ970 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

How many Air New Zealand NZ970 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ970 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.