NZ971 Flight Status Air New Zealand: Tongatapu to Auckland (ANZ971)
NZ 971 Tongatapu to Auckland Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 10th, 2026). Latest flight: November 7th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
NZ 971 Flight Status & Schedule Air New Zealand Tongatapu to Auckland
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07 | TBU | AKL | 12:27 | 15:52 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 04 | TBU | AKL | 13:28 | 16:15 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 31 | TBU | AKL | 12:09 | 14:55 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 28 | TBU | AKL | 13:27 | 16:03 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 21 | TBU | AKL | 15:32 | 18:09 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 14 | TBU | AKL | 15:07 | 17:41 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 07 | TBU | AKL | 15:46 | 18:27 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Sep 30 | TBU | AKL | 15:09 | 17:41 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 23 | TBU | AKL | 16:09 | 17:49 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 16 | TBU | AKL | 16:10 | 17:52 | Landed | Track > |
Air New Zealand flight NZ 971 links Tongatapu and Auckland, 2,005 km (1,246 mi) apart, and flies twice a week: Wednesday and Saturday. The timetable allows 3 hours, but the flight usually takes about 2 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on Saturday, landed 42 minutes late.
About NZ 971
- Distance
- 2,005 km (1,246 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 2 h 40 min
- Flies
- Wed, Sat
- On time
- 7 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 33 min
NZ 971 FAQ
- How long is the NZ971 flight?
- The timetable allows 3 hours. Tongatapu to Auckland is 2,005 km (1,246 mi).
- How often is NZ971 late?
- 3 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 33 minutes on average.
- Which days does NZ971 fly?
- Twice a week: Wednesday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does NZ971 use?
- It usually arrives at Terminal I at Auckland Airport (AKL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does NZ971 have?
- Also listed as ANZ971 (Air New Zealand's ICAO code) and NZ 971.
NZ971 and Tongatapu TBU to Auckland AKL Flights
Flight NZ971 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number SQ4289
Other flights departing from Tongatapu TBU: FJ212, FJ216, QF190, FJ218
Other flights arriving at Auckland AKL: NZ102, NZ432
All flights connecting Tongatapu TBU to Auckland AKL.