Departure: Fri, Jun 12, 2026
Scheduled:
07:15
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Estimated:
10:00
Arrival: Fri, Jun 12, 2026
Scheduled:
08:40
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NZ 6979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 12 10:00 08:40
Unknown
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Jun 11 07:41 08:35
Landed
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Jun 10 07:41 08:42
Landed
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Jun 09 07:33 08:24
Landed
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Jun 08 09:31 08:40
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Air New Zealand NZ 6979 Baton Rouge to Houston Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ6979 connects Baton Rouge, United States to Houston, United States, taking off from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport BTR and landing at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH.

How long is the NZ6979 flight from Baton Rouge to Houston?

The average flight time from Baton Rouge to Houston is 54 minutes. The flight distance is 407 km / 253 miles and the average flight speed is 417 km/h / 259 mph.

How many NZ6979 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight NZ6979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ6979 Baton Rouge to Houston?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ6979 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight NZ6979 arriving at?

Flight NZ6979 arrives at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal B.

When was the latest NZ6979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, June 12th, 2026 with the flight status being Unknown on 08:40.

How else can the flight NZ6979 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ6979, NZ 6979, ANZ 6979.

How often is flight NZ6979 delayed?

On average, 30% of all NZ6979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 26 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled NZ6979 flight or baggage issues?

If your NZ6979 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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NZ6979 and Baton Rouge BTR to Houston IAH Flights

Other flights departing from Baton Rouge BTR: AA5231, UA4264, AA3941, UA4947

Other flights arriving at Houston IAH: UA492, UA575, UA6298, UA4264

All flights connecting Baton Rouge BTR to Houston IAH.

NZ6979 Air New Zealand Flight: Baton Rouge to Houston Route Map

NZ6979 Air New Zealand Flight Map: Baton Rouge to Houston
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