Air New Zealand NZ979 flight status now

NZ979 - ANZ979 Air New Zealand (NZ)
TBU Nuku'alofa Tonga
Flight TBU to AKL
AKL Auckland New Zealand
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA: TBUICAO: NFTF
Scheduled 18:30
None None
Arrival Auckland Airport
IATA: AKLICAO: NZAA
Scheduled 21:25
I 3
NZ979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2000 kms / 1243 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Nuku'alofa: Thursday 2025-11-20 07:57 AM
  • Current Time in Auckland: Thursday 2025-11-20 07:57 AM

International flight Air New Zealand NZ979 takes off from Nuku'alofa (TBU) Tonga to Auckland (AKL) New Zealand. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves Fua'amotu International Airport at 18:30 Pacific/Tongatapu. The flight is expected to land at Auckland Airport at 21:25 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 2 hours 55 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

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

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 2000 km (1243 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ979 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ979 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Air New Zealand NZ979 is arriving at?

Flight Air New Zealand NZ979 arrives in Auckland Airport at Terminal I.

How many Air New Zealand NZ979 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ979 is operated on Sunday.