AY4861 Flight Status Finnair: Melbourne to Wellington (FIN4861)

Finnair AY 4861

Landed 25' Late

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
08:00
Actual
08:35

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 11

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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WLG Wellington

Scheduled
13:30
Actual
13:55
Delay
25'

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Wellington International Airport (WLG)

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Landed 13h 11m ago 100%

MEL 08:35 WLG 13:55

2,589 km (1,609 mi) flown

Route map MEL to WLG Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Wellington International Airport, New Zealand, 2589 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MEL WLG Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 2589 km / 1609 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:30 · Actual Duration: 03:20

AY 4861 Flight Status & Schedule Finnair Melbourne to Wellington

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL WLG 08:35 13:55 Landed Late Track >
Nov 08 MEL WLG 08:06 13:21 Landed Track >
Nov 07 MEL WLG 08:18 13:25 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL WLG 08:10 13:19 Landed Track >
Nov 05 MEL WLG 08:59 14:14 Delayed Track >
Nov 04 MEL WLG 08:09 13:19 Landed Track >
Nov 03 MEL WLG 10:06 15:16 Delayed Track >
Nov 02 MEL WLG 08:45 13:58 Landed Late Track >
Nov 01 MEL WLG 08:11 13:18 Landed Track >
Oct 31 MEL WLG 08:33 13:44 Landed Track >

Finnair's Melbourne–Wellington flight covers 2,589 km (1,609 mi) and runs six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With 3 h 30 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 3 h 10 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 35 minutes late and landed at 13:55, 25 minutes late.

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About AY 4861

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Wellington International Airport WLG
Distance
2,589 km (1,609 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h 10 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
6 of the last 8
Average delay when late
27 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 2

AY 4861 FAQ

How long is the AY4861 flight?
The timetable allows 3 h 30 min. Melbourne to Wellington is 2,589 km (1,609 mi).
How often is AY4861 late?
2 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 27 minutes on average.
Which days does AY4861 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AY4861 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AY4861 have?
Also listed as FIN4861 (Finnair's ICAO code) and AY 4861.

AY4861 and Melbourne MEL to Wellington WLG Flights

Flight AY4861 is a code-share Finnair flight of the Qantas operated QF171.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: VA819, QF171, VA143, JQ3283

Other flights arriving at Wellington WLG: QF171, NZ425, NZ5308

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Wellington WLG.