NZ 5978 Nelson to Wellington Flight Status

Air New Zealand Flight NZ5978 from Nelson Airport NSN to Wellington International Airport WLG is not scheduled for today June 5th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 27th, 2026.
Check the table below for NZ5978's most recent flight history:

NZ 5978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 27 20:16 20:42
Landed Late
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Air New Zealand NZ 5978 Nelson to Wellington Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ5978 connects Nelson, New Zealand to Wellington, New Zealand, taking off from Nelson Airport NSN and landing at Wellington International Airport WLG.

How long is the NZ5978 flight from Nelson to Wellington?

The average flight time from Nelson to Wellington is 26 minutes. The flight distance is 132 km / 82 miles and the average flight speed is 305 km/h / 190 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ5978 Nelson to Wellington?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ5978 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest NZ5978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 20:42.

How else can the flight NZ5978 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ5978, NZ 5978, ANZ 5978.

How often is flight NZ5978 delayed?

On average, 100% of all NZ5978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 32 minutes.

See our NZ5978 Flight Tracker above for more details.

NZ5978 and Nelson NSN to Wellington WLG Flights

Other flights departing from Nelson NSN: NZ5853, NZ5304, NZ5064, NZ5300

Other flights arriving at Wellington WLG: NZ5257, NZ5815, JQ267, NZ384

All flights connecting Nelson NSN to Wellington WLG.

NZ5978 Air New Zealand Flight: Nelson to Wellington Route Map

NZ5978 Air New Zealand Flight Map: Nelson to Wellington
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