NZ 5987 Wellington to Nelson Flight Status

Air New Zealand Flight NZ5987 from Wellington International Airport WLG to Nelson Airport NSN is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 29th, 2025.
Check the table below for NZ5987's most recent flight history:

NZ 5987 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 29 15:57 16:40
En-Route
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Aug 29 16:45 17:13
Delayed
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Air New Zealand NZ 5987 Wellington to Nelson Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ5987 connects Wellington, New Zealand to Nelson, New Zealand, taking off from Wellington International Airport WLG and landing at Nelson Airport NSN.

How long is the NZ5987 flight from Wellington to Nelson?

The average flight time from Wellington to Nelson is 28 minutes. The flight distance is 132 km / 82 miles and the average flight speed is 234 km/h / 145 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ5987 Wellington to Nelson?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ5987 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest NZ5987 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, August 29th, 2025 with the flight status being En-Route on 16:40.

How else can the flight NZ5987 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ5987, NZ 5987, ANZ 5987.

How often is flight NZ5987 delayed?

On average, 50% of all NZ5987 flights are delayed. The average delay is 33 minutes.

See our NZ5987 Flight Tracker above for more details.

NZ5987 and Wellington WLG to Nelson NSN Flights

Other flights departing from Wellington WLG: NZ426, NZ5987, S8321, S8319

Other flights arriving at Nelson NSN: NZ5301, NZ5987, S8321, S8319

All flights connecting Wellington WLG to Nelson NSN.

NZ5987 Air New Zealand Flight: Wellington to Nelson Route Map

NZ5987 Air New Zealand Flight Map: Wellington to Nelson
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