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NZ 5971 Wellington to Christchurch Flight Status

Air New Zealand Flight NZ5971 from Wellington International Airport WLG to Christchurch International Airport CHC is not scheduled for today November 2nd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 29th, 2026.
Check the table below for NZ5971's most recent flight history:

NZ 5971 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 29 10:50 11:45
Landed
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Air New Zealand NZ 5971 Wellington to Christchurch Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ5971 connects Wellington, New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand, taking off from Wellington International Airport WLG and landing at Christchurch International Airport CHC.

How long is the NZ5971 flight from Wellington to Christchurch?

The average flight time from Wellington to Christchurch is 55 minutes. The flight distance is 304 km / 189 miles and the average flight speed is 332 km/h / 206 mph.

How many NZ5971 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight NZ5971 is operated on Wednesday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ5971 Wellington to Christchurch?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ5971 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest NZ5971 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 11:45.

How else can the flight NZ5971 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ5971, NZ 5971, ANZ 5971.

How often is flight NZ5971 delayed?

On average, 100% of all NZ5971 flights are delayed. The average delay is 10 minutes.

See our NZ5971 Flight Tracker above for more details.

NZ5971 and Wellington WLG to Christchurch CHC Flights

Other flights departing from Wellington WLG: NZ5343, NZ422, NZ5349, NZ5260

Other flights arriving at Christchurch CHC: NZ5615, NZ5785, NZ5349, NZ644

All flights connecting Wellington WLG to Christchurch CHC.

NZ5971 Air New Zealand Flight: Wellington to Christchurch Route Map

NZ5971 Air New Zealand Flight Map: Wellington to Christchurch
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