Scheduled in 00:27:22'
Departure: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
18:45
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Estimated:
18:45
Arrival: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
19:55
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NZ 2979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 04 18:45 19:55
Scheduled
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Jun 03 20:03 20:53
Delayed
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Jun 02 20:41 19:55
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Jun 01 18:56 19:39
Landed
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May 31 19:04 19:41
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Air New Zealand NZ 2979 Houston to Alexandria Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ2979 connects Houston, United States to Alexandria, United States, taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH and landing at Alexandria International Airport AEX.

How long is the NZ2979 flight from Houston to Alexandria?

The average flight time from Houston to Alexandria is 41 minutes. The flight distance is 306 km / 190 miles and the average flight speed is 411 km/h / 255 mph.

How many NZ2979 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight NZ2979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ2979 Houston to Alexandria?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ2979 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest NZ2979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, June 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 19:55.

How else can the flight NZ2979 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ2979, NZ 2979, ANZ 2979.

How often is flight NZ2979 delayed?

On average, 10% of all NZ2979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 58 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled NZ2979 flight or baggage issues?

If your NZ2979 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our NZ2979 Flight Tracker above for more details.

NZ2979 and Houston IAH to Alexandria AEX Flights

Other flights departing from Houston IAH: AA1929, UA1200, UA5242, UA3033

Other flights arriving at Alexandria AEX: AA3969, UA5047, DL5168, AA6306

All flights connecting Houston IAH to Alexandria AEX.

NZ2979 Air New Zealand Flight: Houston to Alexandria Route Map

NZ2979 Air New Zealand Flight Map: Houston to Alexandria
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