NZ 972 Auckland to Tongatapu Flight Status

Air New Zealand Flight NZ972 from Auckland Airport AKL to Tongatapu Fua'amotu International Airport TBU is not scheduled for today June 5th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on June 2nd, 2026.
Check the table below for NZ972's most recent flight history:

NZ 972 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 02 07:21 11:13
Delayed
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Jun 01 07:06 10:40
Landed
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May 30 07:10 10:38
Landed
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May 25 07:19 10:53
Landed
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May 23 07:20 10:49
En-Route
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Air New Zealand NZ 972 Auckland to Tongatapu Flight Information

Air New Zealand Flight NZ972 connects Auckland, New Zealand to Tongatapu, Tonga, taking off from Auckland Airport AKL and landing at Tongatapu Fua'amotu International Airport TBU.

How long is the NZ972 flight from Auckland to Tongatapu?

The average flight time from Auckland to Tongatapu is 2 hours and 34 minutes. The flight distance is 2005 km / 1246 miles and the average flight speed is 783 km/h / 486 mph.

How many NZ972 flights are operated per week?

2 flights per week. The flight NZ972 is operated on Monday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air New Zealand Flight NZ972 Auckland to Tongatapu?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air New Zealand Flight NZ972 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest NZ972 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, June 1st, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 11:13.

How else can the flight NZ972 be referenced as?

This Air New Zealand flight can also be referenced as ANZ972, NZ0972, NZ 972, ANZ 972.

How often is flight NZ972 delayed?

On average, 70% of all NZ972 flights are delayed. The average delay is 12 minutes.

See our NZ972 Flight Tracker above for more details.

NZ972 and Auckland AKL to Tongatapu TBU Flights

Flight NZ972 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number SQ4288

Other flights departing from Auckland AKL: QF4, NZ673, FJ412, NZ101

Other flights arriving at Tongatapu TBU: FJ213, FJ217, QF189, FJ213

All flights connecting Auckland AKL to Tongatapu TBU.

NZ972 Air New Zealand Flight: Auckland to Tongatapu Route Map

NZ972 Air New Zealand Flight Map: Auckland to Tongatapu
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