QF8585 Flight Status Qantas: Palmerston North to Christchurch (QFA8585)

Qantas flight QF 8585 links Palmerston North and Christchurch, 435 km (270 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 1 h 25 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 10 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 08:55 and arrive at 10:20 local time.

Qantas QF 8585

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Palmerston North

Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)

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Gate: 3

Departure: Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Scheduled
08:55
Estimated
08:55

Christchurch

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

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Gate: D6

Arrival: Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Scheduled
10:20

Departs in 4h 00m 0%

PMR 08:55 CHC 10:20

435 km (270 mi) to fly

Route map PMR to CHC Map of the great-circle route from Palmerston North International Airport, New Zealand to Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, 435 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. PMR 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: 435 km / 270 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Typical Duration: 01:10

QF 8585 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Palmerston North to Christchurch

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 04 PMR CHC 08:55 10:20 Scheduled Track >
Nov 03 PMR CHC 09:06 10:11 Landed Track >
Nov 02 PMR CHC 09:06 10:15 Landed Track >
Nov 01 PMR CHC 08:55 10:10 Landed Track >
Oct 30 PMR CHC 09:33 10:52 Landed Late Track >
Oct 29 PMR CHC 09:01 10:16 Landed Track >
Oct 28 PMR CHC 09:19 10:29 Landed Track >
Oct 27 PMR CHC 11:40 10:20 En-Route Track >
Oct 26 PMR CHC 08:52 09:58 Landed Track >
Oct 23 PMR CHC 08:58 10:12 Landed Track >

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About QF 8585

Route
Palmerston North International Airport PMR to Christchurch International Airport CHC
Distance
435 km (270 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 10 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
7 of the last 8
Average delay when late
32 min

QF 8585 FAQ

How long is the QF8585 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Palmerston North to Christchurch is 435 km (270 mi).
How often is QF8585 late?
1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 32 minutes on average.
Which days does QF8585 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does QF8585 have?
Also listed as QFA8585 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 8585.

QF8585 and Palmerston North PMR to Christchurch CHC Flights

Flight QF8585 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Air New Zealand operated NZ5181.

Other flights departing from Palmerston North PMR: NZ5106, NZ5181, NZ5971

Other flights arriving at Christchurch CHC: NZ5181, NZ527, NZ5851

All flights connecting Palmerston North PMR to Christchurch CHC.