Qantas QF8601 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Qantas QF8601 takes off from Wellington (WLG) New Zealand to Nelson (NSN) New Zealand. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Wellington International Airport at 08:15 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Nelson Airport at 09:00 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 2 hours 10 minutes.

QF8601 - QFA8601 Qantas (QF)
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Flight WLG to NSN
NSN Nelson New Zealand
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on
Departure Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 08:15
None 11
Arrival Nelson Airport
IATA: NSNICAO: NZNS
Scheduled 09:00
None None
QF8601 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 133 kms / 83 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
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: QNZ8601
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Wellington: Monday 2026-02-09 08:18 AM
  • Current Time in Nelson: Monday 2026-02-09 08:18 AM

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Qantas Flight QF8601 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF8601 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 133 km (83 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF8601 flight?

All Qantas QF8601 flights are operated using De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q aircraft.