NZ256 Flight Status Air New Zealand: Melbourne to Wellington (ANZ256)
NZ 256 Melbourne to Wellington Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 8th, 2026). Latest flight: November 4th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
NZ 256 Flight Status & Schedule Air New Zealand Melbourne to Wellington
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04 | MEL | WLG | 18:32 | 23:37 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 28 | MEL | WLG | 18:35 | 23:43 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 12 | MEL | WLG | 18:23 | 23:30 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 05 | MEL | WLG | 19:06 | 23:57 | Landed | Track > |
| Aug 29 | MEL | WLG | 19:03 | 00:15 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Aug 22 | MEL | WLG | 18:16 | 01:04 | Diverted | Track > |
| Aug 15 | MEL | WLG | 18:52 | 00:04 | Landed | Track > |
| Aug 08 | MEL | WLG | 18:08 | 23:12 | Landed | Track > |
| Aug 05 | MEL | WLG | 18:19 | 23:32 | Landed | Track > |
| Aug 01 | MEL | WLG | 18:14 | 23:28 | Landed | Track > |
Air New Zealand flight NZ 256 links Melbourne and Wellington, 2,589 km (1,609 mi) apart, and flies once a week, on Wednesdays. With 3 h 40 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 3 h 10 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on Wednesday, landed on time.
About NZ 256
- Distance
- 2,589 km (1,609 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 3 h 10 min
- Flies
- Wed
- On time
- 8 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 25 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 2
NZ 256 FAQ
- How long is the NZ256 flight?
- The timetable allows 3 h 40 min. Melbourne to Wellington is 2,589 km (1,609 mi).
- How often is NZ256 late?
- 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was diverted; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
- Which days does NZ256 fly?
- Once a week, on Wednesdays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does NZ256 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 NZ256 have?
- Also listed as ANZ256 (Air New Zealand's ICAO code) and NZ 256.
NZ256 and Melbourne MEL to Wellington WLG Flights
Flight NZ256 is code-shared by 7 airlines using the flight numbers AI6286, CA5156, EY4449, SQ4331, TG4835, TK8760, VA7156
Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: VA241, VA755
Other flights arriving at Wellington WLG: QF163, NZ461, JQ251, NZ5300
All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Wellington WLG.