Departure: Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Scheduled:
16:20
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Actual:
16:33
Arrival: Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Scheduled:
17:33
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Estimated:
17:24
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NZ 6978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Nov 01 16:33 17:24
En-Route
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Nov 01 15:35 15:38
En-Route
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Oct 31 15:30 15:38
En-Route
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Oct 30 16:20 17:38
Scheduled
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Oct 30 14:27 15:09
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Air New Zealand NZ 6978 Houston to Baton Rouge Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ6978 connects Houston, United States to Baton Rouge, United States, taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH and landing at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport BTR.

How long is the NZ6978 flight from Houston to Baton Rouge?

The average flight time from Houston to Baton Rouge is 44 minutes. The flight distance is 407 km / 253 miles and the average flight speed is 411 km/h / 255 mph.

How many NZ6978 flights are operated per week?

6 flights per week. The flight NZ6978 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ6978 Houston to Baton Rouge?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ6978 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest NZ6978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, November 1st, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 17:24.

How else can the flight NZ6978 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ6978, NZ 6978, ANZ 6978.

How often is flight NZ6978 delayed?

On average, 10% of all NZ6978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 49 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled NZ6978 flight or baggage issues?

If your NZ6978 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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NZ6978 and Houston IAH to Baton Rouge BTR Flights

Other flights departing from Houston IAH: C85007, UA382, OO5675, C54981

Other flights arriving at Baton Rouge BTR: PT5971, OH5513, OO5675, AA6342

All flights connecting Houston IAH to Baton Rouge BTR.

NZ6978 Air New Zealand Flight: Houston to Baton Rouge Route Map

NZ6978 Air New Zealand Flight Map: Houston to Baton Rouge
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