NZ1281 Flight Status Air New Zealand: Auckland to Queenstown (ANZ1281)

Air New Zealand NZ 1281

Landed On Time

AKL Auckland

Scheduled
16:35
Actual
16:38

Terminal: D | Gate: 29

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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ZQN Queenstown

Scheduled
18:30
Actual
18:11

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

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Landed 5h 21m ago 100%

AKL 16:38 ZQN 18:11

1,025 km (637 mi) flown

Route map AKL to ZQN Map of the great-circle route from Auckland Airport, New Zealand to Queenstown Airport, New Zealand, 1025 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. NEW ZEALAND AKL ZQN 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: 1025 km / 637 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:55 · Actual Duration: 01:33

NZ 1281 Flight Status & Schedule Air New Zealand Auckland to Queenstown

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 14 AKL ZQN 16:38 18:11 Landed Track >

Air New Zealand operates NZ 1281 from Auckland to Queenstown, a 1,025 km (637 mi) trip, once a week, on Saturdays. The timetable allows 1 h 55 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Today it left on time and landed at 18:11, 19 minutes early.

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About NZ 1281

Air New Zealand Flight NZ1281 connects Auckland, New Zealand to Queenstown, New Zealand, taking off from Auckland Airport AKL and landing at Queenstown Airport ZQN.

Route
Auckland Airport AKL to Queenstown Airport ZQN
Distance
1,025 km (637 mi)
Scheduled flight time
1 h 55 min
Flies
Sat

NZ 1281 FAQ

How long is the NZ1281 flight from Auckland to Queenstown?
The timetable allows 1 h 55 min. Auckland to Queenstown is 1,025 km (637 mi).
When was the latest NZ1281 flight from Auckland to Queenstown?
The latest NZ1281 was the 16:35 (local time) departure from Auckland on 14 November 2026; it landed 19 minutes early.
Which days does NZ1281 fly from Auckland to Queenstown?
Once a week, on Saturdays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does NZ1281 have?
Also listed as ANZ1281 (Air New Zealand's ICAO code) and NZ 1281.

NZ1281 and Auckland AKL to Queenstown ZQN Flights

Other flights departing from Auckland AKL: NZ5141, NZ5171

Other flights arriving at Queenstown ZQN: VA119, JQ293, QF185, NZ625

All flights connecting Auckland AKL to Queenstown ZQN.