QF8561 Flight Status Qantas: Auckland to Blenheim (QFA8561)

Qantas QF 8561

En-Route

AKL Auckland

Scheduled
18:35
Actual
18:56

Terminal: D | Gate: 46

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

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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BHE Blenheim

Scheduled
20:05
Estimated
20:08

Terminal and baggage belt not announced yet

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

Blenheim Woodbourne Airport (BHE)

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Departed 6h 49m ago · was due to land 5h 37m ago, awaiting update 100%

AKL 18:56 BHE 20:08

508 km (315 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map AKL to BHE Map of the great-circle route from Auckland Airport, New Zealand to Blenheim Woodbourne Airport, New Zealand, 508 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AKL BHE 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: 508 km / 315 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:30 · Typical Duration: 01:15

QF 8561 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Auckland to Blenheim

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 AKL BHE 18:56 20:08 En-Route Track >
Nov 08 AKL BHE 18:47 20:02 Landed Track >
Nov 06 AKL BHE 19:07 20:18 Landed Track >
Nov 05 AKL BHE 18:42 19:57 Landed Track >
Nov 04 AKL BHE 18:51 20:03 Landed Track >
Nov 03 AKL BHE 18:58 20:15 En-Route Track >
Nov 02 AKL BHE 18:54 20:05 Landed Track >
Nov 01 AKL BHE 18:56 20:13 En-Route Track >
Oct 30 AKL BHE 18:52 20:27 Delayed Track >
Oct 29 AKL BHE 18:44 20:03 Landed Track >

Qantas' Auckland–Blenheim flight covers 508 km (315 mi) and runs five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The timetable allows 1 h 30 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 15 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 18:56, 21 minutes late, and is due in Blenheim at 20:08, 3 minutes late.

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About QF 8561

Route
Auckland Airport AKL to Blenheim Woodbourne Airport BHE
Distance
508 km (315 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 15 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
6 of the last 6
Usually departs from
Terminal D

QF 8561 FAQ

How long is the QF8561 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 30 min. Auckland to Blenheim is 508 km (315 mi).
How often is QF8561 late?
None of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does QF8561 fly?
Five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF8561 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 QF8561 have?
Also listed as QFA8561 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 8561.

QF8561 and Auckland AKL to Blenheim BHE Flights

Flight QF8561 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Air New Zealand operated NZ5205.

Other flights departing from Auckland AKL: NZ5205, NZ5143

Other flights arriving at Blenheim BHE: NZ5739, NZ5205, NZ5725

All flights connecting Auckland AKL to Blenheim BHE.