QF8553 Flight Status Qantas: Christchurch to Nelson (QFA8553)

Qantas QF 8553

En-Route

CHC Christchurch

Scheduled
16:10
Actual
16:13

Gate: D8

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

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

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NSN Nelson

Scheduled
17:10
Estimated
16:57

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

Nelson Airport (NSN)

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Departed 9h 29m ago · was due to land 8h 45m ago, awaiting update 100%

CHC 16:13 NSN 16:57

250 km (155 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map CHC to NSN Map of the great-circle route from Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand to Nelson Airport, New Zealand, 250 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. CHC NSN 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: 250 km / 155 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:00 · Typical Duration: 00:40

QF 8553 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Christchurch to Nelson

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 CHC NSN 16:13 16:57 En-Route Track >
Nov 08 CHC NSN 16:50 17:10 En-Route Track >
Nov 07 CHC NSN 16:55 17:43 Delayed Track >
Nov 05 CHC NSN 16:20 17:18 Landed Track >
Nov 04 CHC NSN 16:25 17:05 Landed Track >
Nov 03 CHC NSN 16:14 16:55 Landed Track >
Nov 02 CHC NSN 16:25 17:07 Landed Track >
Nov 01 CHC NSN 16:17 16:59 Landed Track >
Oct 31 CHC NSN 16:24 17:04 Landed Track >
Oct 29 CHC NSN 16:12 17:10 En-Route Track >

Qantas' Christchurch–Nelson flight covers 250 km (155 mi) and runs five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 1 hour; in practice it usually takes about 40 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time, at 16:13, and is due in Nelson at 16:57, 13 minutes early.

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About QF 8553

Route
Christchurch International Airport CHC to Nelson Airport NSN
Distance
250 km (155 mi)
Typical flight time
40 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
On time
6 of the last 6

QF 8553 FAQ

How long is the QF8553 flight?
The timetable allows 1 hour. Christchurch to Nelson is 250 km (155 mi).
How often is QF8553 late?
None of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does QF8553 fly?
Five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does QF8553 have?
Also listed as QFA8553 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 8553.

QF8553 and Christchurch CHC to Nelson NSN Flights

Flight QF8553 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Air New Zealand operated NZ5852.

Other flights departing from Christchurch CHC: JQ186, NZ5852

Other flights arriving at Nelson NSN: NZ5079, NZ5852, NZ5317

All flights connecting Christchurch CHC to Nelson NSN.