QF8530 Flight Status Qantas: Auckland to Wellington (QFA8530)

Qantas QF 8530

Delayed

AKL Auckland

Scheduled
17:05
Actual
18:21

Terminal: D | Gate: 32

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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WLG Wellington

Scheduled
18:15
Estimated
19:10
Delay
55'

Gate: 16

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Wellington International Airport (WLG)

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Departed 8h 09m ago · was due to land 7h 20m ago, awaiting update 100%

AKL 18:21 WLG 19:10

480 km (298 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map AKL to WLG Map of the great-circle route from Auckland Airport, New Zealand to Wellington International Airport, New Zealand, 480 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AKL WLG 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: 480 km / 298 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:10 · Typical Duration: 00:45

QF 8530 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Auckland to Wellington

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 AKL WLG 18:21 19:10 Delayed Track >
Nov 08 AKL WLG 18:01 18:49 Landed Late Track >
Nov 07 AKL WLG 18:15 19:00 Landed Late Track >
Nov 06 AKL WLG 18:04 18:56 Landed Late Track >
Nov 05 AKL WLG 17:17 18:04 Landed Track >
Nov 04 AKL WLG 17:28 18:15 Landed Track >
Nov 02 AKL WLG 17:21 18:08 Landed Track >
Nov 01 AKL WLG 18:37 19:26 Delayed Track >
Oct 31 AKL WLG 17:20 18:07 Landed Track >
Oct 30 AKL WLG 17:15 18:10 Landed Track >

Qantas operates QF 8530 from Auckland to Wellington, a 480 km (298 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). With 1 h 10 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 45 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 18:21, 1 h 16 min late, and is due in Wellington at 19:10, 55 minutes late.

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About QF 8530

Route
Auckland Airport AKL to Wellington International Airport WLG
Distance
480 km (298 mi)
Typical flight time
45 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
5 of the last 8
Average delay when late
40 min
Usually departs from
Terminal D

QF 8530 FAQ

How long is the QF8530 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 10 min. Auckland to Wellington is 480 km (298 mi).
How often is QF8530 late?
3 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 40 minutes on average.
Which days does QF8530 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF8530 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 QF8530 have?
Also listed as QFA8530 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 8530.

QF8530 and Auckland AKL to Wellington WLG Flights

Flight QF8530 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Air New Zealand operated NZ445.

Other flights departing from Auckland AKL: NZ280, NZ445

Other flights arriving at Wellington WLG: NZ445, NZ5374, NZ5304

All flights connecting Auckland AKL to Wellington WLG.