NZ5979 Flight Status Air New Zealand: Auckland to Nelson (ANZ5979)

Air New Zealand NZ 5979

En-Route

AKL Auckland

Scheduled
09:00
Actual
09:26

Terminal: D | Gate: 42

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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NSN Nelson

Scheduled
10:30
Estimated
10:42

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Nelson Airport (NSN)

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Departed 13h 46m ago · was due to land 12h 30m ago, awaiting update 100%

AKL 09:26 NSN 10:42

496 km (308 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map AKL to NSN Map of the great-circle route from Auckland Airport, New Zealand to Nelson Airport, New Zealand, 496 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AKL NSN Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 496 km / 308 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:30

NZ 5979 Flight Status & Schedule Air New Zealand Auckland to Nelson

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 14 AKL NSN 09:26 10:42 En-Route Track >
Nov 12 AKL NSN 19:39 20:48 Landed Track >

Air New Zealand flight NZ 5979 links Auckland and Nelson, 496 km (308 mi) apart, and flies twice a week: Thursday and Saturday. The timetable allows 1 h 33 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Today it left at 09:26, 26 minutes late, and is due in Nelson at 10:42, 12 minutes late.

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About NZ 5979

Air New Zealand Flight NZ5979 connects Auckland, New Zealand to Nelson, New Zealand, taking off from Auckland Airport AKL and landing at Nelson Airport NSN.

Route
Auckland Airport AKL to Nelson Airport NSN
Distance
496 km (308 mi)
Scheduled flight time
1 h 33 min
Flies
Thu, Sat

NZ 5979 FAQ

How long is the NZ5979 flight from Auckland to Nelson?
The timetable allows 1 h 33 min. Auckland to Nelson is 496 km (308 mi).
When was the latest NZ5979 flight from Auckland to Nelson?
The latest NZ5979 was the 19:40 (local time) departure from Auckland on 12 November 2026; it landed 27 minutes early.
Which days does NZ5979 fly from Auckland to Nelson?
Twice a week: Thursday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does NZ5979 have?
Also listed as ANZ5979 (Air New Zealand's ICAO code) and NZ 5979.

NZ5979 and Auckland AKL to Nelson NSN Flights

Other flights departing from Auckland AKL: 3C593, NZ103, NZ5069

Other flights arriving at Nelson NSN: NZ5061, NZ5069, NZ5305, NZ5858

All flights connecting Auckland AKL to Nelson NSN.