NZ 656 Queenstown to Christchurch Flight Status

Air New Zealand Flight NZ656 from Queenstown Airport ZQN to Christchurch International Airport CHC 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 NZ656's most recent flight history:

NZ 656 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 01 17:14 17:59
Landed Late
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May 31 17:03 17:43
Landed
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May 25 16:58 17:35
Landed
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May 24 17:03 17:43
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May 18 16:54 17:33
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Air New Zealand NZ 656 Queenstown to Christchurch Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ656 connects Queenstown, New Zealand to Christchurch, New Zealand, taking off from Queenstown Airport ZQN and landing at Christchurch International Airport CHC.

How long is the NZ656 flight from Queenstown to Christchurch?

The average flight time from Queenstown to Christchurch is 43 minutes. The flight distance is 347 km / 216 miles and the average flight speed is 489 km/h / 304 mph.

How many NZ656 flights are operated per week?

2 flights per week. The flight NZ656 is operated on Monday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ656 Queenstown to Christchurch?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ656 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest NZ656 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, June 1st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 17:59.

How else can the flight NZ656 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ656, NZ0656, NZ 656, ANZ 656.

How often is flight NZ656 delayed?

On average, 30% of all NZ656 flights are delayed. The average delay is 8 minutes.

See our NZ656 Flight Tracker above for more details.

NZ656 and Queenstown ZQN to Christchurch CHC Flights

Flight NZ656 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number EY4578

Other flights departing from Queenstown ZQN: QF122, NZ608, NZ626, JQ298

Other flights arriving at Christchurch CHC: JQ237, NZ555, NZ5742, NZ5777

All flights connecting Queenstown ZQN to Christchurch CHC.

NZ656 Air New Zealand Flight: Queenstown to Christchurch Route Map

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