CA5988 Flight Status Air China: Wellington to Auckland (CCA5988)

Air China operates CA 5988 from Wellington to Auckland, a 480 km (298 mi) trip, five times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The timetable allows 1 h 5 min, but the flight usually takes about 50 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 20:54, 16 minutes early.

Air China CA 5988

Landed On Time

Wellington

Wellington International Airport (WLG)

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Gate: 16

Departure: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Scheduled
20:05
Actual
20:08

Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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Terminal: D | Gate: 32

Arrival: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Scheduled
21:10
Actual
20:54

Landed 7h 35m ago 100%

WLG 20:08 AKL 20:54

480 km (298 mi) flown

Route map WLG to AKL Map of the great-circle route from Wellington International Airport, New Zealand to Auckland Airport, New Zealand, 480 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. WLG AKL 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: 480 km / 298 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:05 · Actual Duration: 00:46

CA 5988 Flight Status & Schedule Air China Wellington to Auckland

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 03 WLG AKL 20:08 20:54 Landed Track >
Nov 01 WLG AKL 10:17 11:12 Landed Track >
Oct 31 WLG AKL 10:19 11:03 Landed Track >
Oct 30 WLG AKL 21:37 22:25 Landed Track >
Oct 29 WLG AKL 10:17 11:06 Landed Track >
Oct 28 WLG AKL 21:25 22:15 Landed Track >
Oct 27 WLG AKL 20:57 21:44 Landed Late Track >
Oct 24 WLG AKL 17:11 17:58 Landed Track >
Oct 22 WLG AKL 18:40 19:24 Landed Track >
Oct 15 WLG AKL 18:44 19:38 Landed Track >

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About CA 5988

Route
Wellington International Airport WLG to Auckland Airport AKL
Distance
480 km (298 mi)
Typical flight time
50 min
Flies
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
9 of the last 10
Average delay when late
34 min

CA 5988 FAQ

How long is the CA5988 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 5 min. Wellington to Auckland is 480 km (298 mi).
How often is CA5988 late?
1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 34 minutes on average.
Which days does CA5988 fly?
Five times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CA5988 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal D at Auckland Airport (AKL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does CA5988 have?
Also listed as CCA5988 (Air China's ICAO code) and CA 5988.

CA5988 and Wellington WLG to Auckland AKL Flights

Flight CA5988 is a code-share Air China flight of the Air New Zealand operated NZ456.

Other flights departing from Wellington WLG: NZ456, NZ5325, JQ266

Other flights arriving at Auckland AKL: NZ128, NZ456, JQ266

All flights connecting Wellington WLG to Auckland AKL.