QF8479 Flight Status Qantas: Auckland to Palmerston North (QFA8479)

Qantas QF 8479

En-Route

AKL Auckland

Scheduled
18:40
Actual
18:59

Terminal: D | Gate: 35

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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PMR Palmerston North

Scheduled
19:55
Estimated
19:58

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)

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Departed 28h 44m ago · was due to land 27h 45m ago, awaiting update 100%

AKL 18:59 PMR 19:58

375 km (233 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map AKL to PMR Map of the great-circle route from Auckland Airport, New Zealand to Palmerston North International Airport, New Zealand, 375 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AKL PMR Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 375 km / 233 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:15 · Typical Duration: 00:55

QF 8479 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Auckland to Palmerston North

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 13 AKL PMR 18:59 19:58 En-Route Track >
Nov 12 AKL PMR 18:46 19:41 Landed Track >
Nov 08 AKL PMR 18:57 19:53 Landed Track >
Nov 06 AKL PMR 19:49 20:44 Delayed Track >
Nov 05 AKL PMR 18:47 19:42 Landed Track >
Nov 01 AKL PMR 18:50 19:48 Landed Track >
Oct 30 AKL PMR 19:30 20:32 Landed Late Track >
Oct 29 AKL PMR 18:58 19:58 En-Route Track >
Oct 26 AKL PMR 18:45 19:38 Landed Track >
Oct 23 AKL PMR 18:44 19:40 Landed Track >

Qantas flight QF 8479 links Auckland and Palmerston North, 375 km (233 mi) apart, and flies three times a week: Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 1 h 15 min; in practice it usually takes about 55 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 18:59, 19 minutes late, and is due in Palmerston North at 19:58, 3 minutes late.

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About QF 8479

Qantas Flight QF8479 connects Auckland, New Zealand to Palmerston North, New Zealand, taking off from Auckland Airport AKL and landing at Palmerston North International Airport PMR.

Route
Auckland Airport AKL to Palmerston North International Airport PMR
Distance
375 km (233 mi)
Typical flight time
55 min
Flies
Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
6 of the last 7
Average delay when late
37 min
Usually departs from
Terminal D

QF 8479 FAQ

How long is the QF8479 flight from Auckland to Palmerston North?
The timetable allows 1 h 15 min. Auckland to Palmerston North is 375 km (233 mi).
How often is QF8479 from Auckland to Palmerston North late?
1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 37 minutes on average.
When was the latest QF8479 flight from Auckland to Palmerston North?
The latest QF8479 was the 18:40 (local time) departure from Auckland on 12 November 2026; it landed 14 minutes early.
Which days does QF8479 fly from Auckland to Palmerston North?
Three times a week: Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF8479 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal D at Auckland Airport (AKL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does QF8479 have?
Also listed as QFA8479 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 8479.

QF8479 and Auckland AKL to Palmerston North PMR Flights

Flight QF8479 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Air New Zealand operated NZ5103.

Other flights departing from Auckland AKL: NZ5205, NZ5103, NZ4

Other flights arriving at Palmerston North PMR: NZ5105, NZ5103, NZ5101

All flights connecting Auckland AKL to Palmerston North PMR.