Qantas QF8553 flight status now

Current status of QF8553 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 18 minutes

QF8553 - QFA8553 Qantas (QF)
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Flight CHC to NSN
NSN Nelson New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 18 minutes
Departure Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 16:05 18 November 2025
None D8
Arrival Nelson Airport
IATA: NSNICAO: NZNS
Scheduled 17:00 18 November 2025
None None
QF8553 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: SQ 4524
  • Flight Duration: 0 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 250 kms / 155 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 50
  • Freight capacity: 3.5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: ATR 72
  • Callsign: QNZ8553
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:47 AM
  • Current Time in Nelson: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:47 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF8553 takes off from Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand to Nelson (NSN) New Zealand. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Christchurch International Airport at 16:05 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Nelson Airport at 17:00 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 0 minutes.

Similar flight route from Christchurch (CHC) to Nelson (NSN)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Singapore Airlines SQ4524
Singapore Airlines 		18/11/2025
13:00 		0 minutes
13:55
Air New Zealand NZ5848
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
13:00 		0 minutes
13:55
Air New Zealand NZ5856
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
17:30 		0 minutes
18:25
Air New Zealand NZ5854
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
19:05 		0 minutes
20:00
Air New Zealand NZ5852
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
16:05 		0 minutes
17:00
Air New Zealand NZ5842
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
08:00 		0 minutes
08:55
Air New Zealand NZ5840
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
06:45 		0 minutes
07:40
Air New Zealand NZ5846
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
12:10 		0 minutes
13:05

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Nelson?

On average, nonstop flight takes 0 minutes, with the flight distance of 250 km (155 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF8553 flight?

All Qantas QF8553 flights are operated using ATR 72 aircraft.

How many Qantas QF8553 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF8553 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.