Virgin Australia VA8977 flight status now

VA8977 - VOZ8977 Virgin Australia (VA)
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Flight WLG to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on
Departure Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 14:35
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 15:35
VA8977 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 60 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 304 kms / 189 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 68
  • Freight capacity: 5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: AT7
  • Callsign: VOZ8977
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Wellington: Tuesday 2025-11-18 21:01 PM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-11-18 21:01 PM

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA8977 takes off from Wellington (WLG) New Zealand to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Wellington International Airport at 14:35 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 15:35 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 60 minutes.

Similar flight route from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch (CHC)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air New Zealand NZ5357
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
13:05 		1 hours 4 minutes
14:15
Jetstar JQ291
Jetstar 		18/11/2025
19:45 		0 minutes
20:35
Qantas QF8575
Qantas 		18/11/2025
18:15 		1 hours 10 minutes
19:25
Fiji Airways FJ5551
Fiji Airways 		18/11/2025
08:10 		0 minutes
09:00
Qantas QF5812
Qantas 		18/11/2025
08:10 		0 minutes
09:00
Etihad Airways EY4516
Etihad Airways 		18/11/2025
13:05 		1 hours 4 minutes
14:15
Etihad Airways EY4539
Etihad Airways 		18/11/2025
09:45 		1 hours 3 minutes
10:55
Etihad Airways EY4622
Etihad Airways 		18/11/2025
15:00 		1 hours 10 minutes
16:10

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 60 minutes, with the flight distance of 304 km (189 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA8977 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA8977 flights are operated using AT7 aircraft.