NZ1872 Flight Status Air New Zealand: Melbourne to Sydney (ANZ1872)

NZ 1872 Melbourne to Sydney Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 9th, 2026). Latest flight: November 4th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

NZ 1872 Flight Status & Schedule Air New Zealand Melbourne to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 04 MEL SYD 18:29 19:33 Delayed Track >
Nov 03 MEL SYD 17:41 18:40 Unknown Track >
Oct 24 MEL SYD 13:07 14:17 Landed Late Track >
Oct 22 MEL SYD 12:56 13:49 Delayed Track >
Oct 20 MEL SYD 11:11 12:15 Landed Track >
Oct 17 MEL SYD 13:05 14:14 Landed Late Track >
Oct 15 MEL SYD 11:00 12:10 Landed Track >
Oct 13 MEL SYD 11:03 12:12 Landed Track >
Oct 10 MEL SYD 19:45 13:55 Unknown Track >
Oct 08 MEL SYD 11:11 12:24 Landed Track >

Air New Zealand operates NZ 1872 from Melbourne to Sydney, a 705 km (438 mi) trip, twice a week (Tuesday and Wednesday). Its timetable allows 1 h 30 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 10 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight was scheduled on Wednesday.

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About NZ 1872

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance
705 km (438 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 10 min
Flies
Tue, Wed
On time
4 of the last 6
Average delay when late
21 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

NZ 1872 FAQ

How long is the NZ1872 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 30 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
How often is NZ1872 late?
2 of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 21 minutes on average.
Which days does NZ1872 fly?
Twice a week: Tuesday and Wednesday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does NZ1872 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does NZ1872 have?
Also listed as ANZ1872 (Air New Zealand's ICAO code) and NZ 1872.

NZ1872 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: VA341, JQ442, QR7, VA7

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF34, VA962, QF1516, VA869

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.