Qantas QF8542 flight status now

Current status of QF8542 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 7 minutes

QF8542 - QFA8542 Qantas (QF)
AKL Auckland New Zealand
Flight AKL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 7 minutes
Departure Auckland Airport
IATA: AKLICAO: NZAA
Scheduled 17:00 18 November 2025
D 33
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 18:25 18 November 2025
None D17
QF8542 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: BR 3229, EY 4519, SQ 4362
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 745 kms / 463 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 2 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320 (sharklets)
  • Callsign: QNZ8542
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Auckland: Tuesday 2025-11-18 11:53 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-11-18 11:53 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF8542 takes off from Auckland (AKL) New Zealand to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Auckland Airport at 17:00 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 18:25 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Similar flight route from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Etihad Airways EY4519
Etihad Airways 		18/11/2025
17:00 		1 hours 25 minutes
18:25
Emirates EK7527
Emirates 		18/11/2025
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Emirates EK7533
Emirates 		18/11/2025
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American Airlines AA9031
American Airlines 		18/11/2025
13:15 		1 hours 25 minutes
14:40
Air New Zealand NZ539
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
12:00 		1 hours 25 minutes
13:25
EVA Air BR3219
EVA Air 		18/11/2025
09:00 		1 hours 20 minutes
10:25
EVA Air BR3301
EVA Air 		18/11/2025
18:30 		1 hours 25 minutes
19:55
EVA Air BR3227
EVA Air 		18/11/2025
15:00 		1 hours 25 minutes
16:25

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Auckland to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 745 km (463 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF8542 flight?

All Qantas QF8542 flights are operated using Airbus A320 (sharklets) aircraft.

How many Qantas QF8542 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF8542 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.