Air New Zealand NZ9979 Flight Status Today

International flight Air New Zealand NZ9979 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to Calgary (YYC) Canada. It's operated by Air New Zealand. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 09:36 21 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Calgary International Airport at 13:08 21 January 2026 America/Edmonton. The flight will last about 4 hours 32 minutes.

Current status of NZ9979 is Departed Delayed by 21m Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 56 minutes

NZ9979 - ANZ9979 Air New Zealand (NZ)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to YYC
YYC Calgary Canada
Departed Delayed by 21m Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 56 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 09:36 21 January 2026
Actual 09:42 21 January 2026
C 43
Arrival Calgary International Airport
IATA: YYCICAO: CYYC
Scheduled 13:08 21 January 2026
Estimated 13:29 21 January 2026
None D88
NZ9979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4976
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 32 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2813 kms / 1748 miles
Airline
  • Air New Zealand
  • IATA: NZ
  • ICAO: ANZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 154
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: RLK9979
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Edmonton
  • Current Time in Houston: Wednesday 2026-01-21 11:33 AM
  • Current Time in Calgary: Wednesday 2026-01-21 10:33 AM

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Air New Zealand Flight NZ9979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air New Zealand NZ9979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 32 minutes, with the flight distance of 2813 km (1748 miles).

What is the current status of Air New Zealand NZ9979 flight?

The current status of flight Air New Zealand NZ9979 is Departed Delayed by 21m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air New Zealand NZ9979 flight?

All Air New Zealand NZ9979 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

How many Air New Zealand NZ9979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Air New Zealand NZ9979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.