Qantas QF8589 flight status now

Current status of QF8589 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 45 minutes

QF8589 - QFA8589 Qantas (QF)
NPL New Plymouth New Zealand
Flight NPL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 45 minutes
Departure New Plymouth Airport
IATA: NPLICAO: NZNP
Scheduled 10:40 18 November 2025
None None
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 12:15 18 November 2025
None D15
QF8589 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 516 kms / 321 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 50
  • Freight capacity: 3.5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
  • Callsign: QNZ8589
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in New Plymouth: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:55 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:55 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF8589 takes off from New Plymouth (NPL) New Zealand to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves New Plymouth Airport at 10:40 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 12:15 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 1 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from New Plymouth (NPL) to Christchurch (CHC)

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 516 km (321 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF8589 flight?

All Qantas QF8589 flights are operated using De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q aircraft.

How many Qantas QF8589 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF8589 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.