NZ 653 Christchurch to Queenstown Flight Status

Air New Zealand Flight NZ653 from Christchurch International Airport CHC to Queenstown Airport ZQN is not scheduled for today June 5th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on June 1st, 2026.
Check the table below for NZ653's most recent flight history:

NZ 653 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 01 15:19 16:03
En-Route
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May 31 15:16 16:01
Landed
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May 25 15:16 16:02
Landed
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May 24 15:23 16:05
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May 18 15:29 16:08
Landed
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Air New Zealand NZ 653 Christchurch to Queenstown Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ653 connects Christchurch, New Zealand to Queenstown, New Zealand, taking off from Christchurch International Airport CHC and landing at Queenstown Airport ZQN.

How long is the NZ653 flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

The average flight time from Christchurch to Queenstown is 46 minutes. The flight distance is 347 km / 216 miles and the average flight speed is 460 km/h / 286 mph.

How many NZ653 flights are operated per week?

2 flights per week. The flight NZ653 is operated on Monday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ653 Christchurch to Queenstown?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ653 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest NZ653 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, June 1st, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 16:03.

How else can the flight NZ653 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ653, NZ0653, NZ 653, ANZ 653.

How often is flight NZ653 delayed?

On average, 10% of all NZ653 flights are delayed. The average delay is 3 minutes.

See our NZ653 Flight Tracker above for more details.

NZ653 and Christchurch CHC to Queenstown ZQN Flights

Flight NZ653 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers EY4568, QF8576

Other flights departing from Christchurch CHC: NZ5764, NZ324, NZ5755, QF134

Other flights arriving at Queenstown ZQN: QF121, NZ607, JQ223, NZ623

All flights connecting Christchurch CHC to Queenstown ZQN.

NZ653 Air New Zealand Flight: Christchurch to Queenstown Route Map

NZ653 Air New Zealand Flight Map: Christchurch to Queenstown
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