Qantas QF8563 flight status now

Current status of QF8563 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 4 hours, 15 minutes

QF8563 - QFA8563 Qantas (QF)
ROT Rotorua New Zealand
Flight ROT to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 4 hours, 15 minutes
Departure Rotorua International Airport
IATA: ROTICAO: NZRO
Scheduled 12:10 18 November 2025
None None
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 14:10 18 November 2025
None D6
QF8563 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 677 kms / 421 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 68
  • Freight capacity: 5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: ATR 72
  • Callsign: QNZ8563
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Rotorua: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:55 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:55 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF8563 takes off from Rotorua (ROT) New Zealand to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Rotorua International Airport at 12:10 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 14:10 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 1 hours 55 minutes.

Similar flight route from Rotorua (ROT) to Christchurch (CHC)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air New Zealand NZ5785
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
12:10 		0 minutes
14:10
Qantas QF8564
Qantas 		18/11/2025
14:45 		0 minutes
16:45
Air New Zealand NZ5781
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
14:45 		2 hours 0 minutes
16:45
Air New Zealand NZ5783
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
13:20 		1 hours 55 minutes
15:15
Singapore Airlines SQ4534
Singapore Airlines 		18/11/2025
15:00 		1 hours 55 minutes
16:55

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Rotorua to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 677 km (421 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF8563 flight?

All Qantas QF8563 flights are operated using ATR 72 aircraft.

How many Qantas QF8563 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF8563 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.