QF8541 Flight Status Qantas: Auckland to Christchurch (QFA8541)

Qantas QF 8541

Delayed

AKL Auckland

Scheduled
15:00
Actual
16:53

Terminal: D | Gate: 29

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

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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CHC Christchurch

Scheduled
16:25
Estimated
18:00
Delay
1h35'

Gate: D19

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

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

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Departed 10h 51m ago · was due to land 9h 44m ago, awaiting update 100%

AKL 16:53 CHC 18:00

746 km (463 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map AKL to CHC Map of the great-circle route from Auckland Airport, New Zealand to Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, 746 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AKL CHC 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: 746 km / 463 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Typical Duration: 01:05

QF 8541 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Auckland to Christchurch

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 AKL CHC 16:53 18:00 Delayed Track >
Nov 08 AKL CHC 15:12 16:19 Landed Track >
Nov 06 AKL CHC 15:14 16:23 Landed Track >
Nov 05 AKL CHC 15:22 16:30 Landed Track >
Nov 04 AKL CHC 15:05 16:10 Landed Track >
Nov 03 AKL CHC 15:11 16:17 Landed Track >
Nov 02 AKL CHC 15:13 16:19 Landed Track >
Nov 01 AKL CHC 15:09 16:15 Landed Track >
Oct 31 AKL CHC 15:12 16:21 Landed Track >
Oct 30 AKL CHC 15:02 16:16 Landed Track >

Qantas' Auckland–Christchurch flight covers 746 km (463 mi) and runs five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The timetable allows 1 h 25 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 16:53, 1 h 53 min late, and is due in Christchurch at 18:00, 1 h 35 min late.

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About QF 8541

Route
Auckland Airport AKL to Christchurch International Airport CHC
Distance
746 km (463 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 5 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
9 of the last 9
Usually departs from
Terminal D

QF 8541 FAQ

How long is the QF8541 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Auckland to Christchurch is 746 km (463 mi).
How often is QF8541 late?
None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does QF8541 fly?
Five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF8541 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 QF8541 have?
Also listed as QFA8541 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 8541.

QF8541 and Auckland AKL to Christchurch CHC Flights

Flight QF8541 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Air New Zealand operated NZ551.

Other flights departing from Auckland AKL: 3C718, NZ551, JQ293

Other flights arriving at Christchurch CHC: NZ551, NZ5379, NZ5185

All flights connecting Auckland AKL to Christchurch CHC.