QF8608 Flight Status Qantas: Auckland to Nelson (QFA8608)

Qantas QF 8608

Landed On Time

AKL Auckland

Scheduled
20:10
Actual
20:51

Terminal: D | Gate: 42

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

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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NSN Nelson

Scheduled
21:45
Actual
21:58

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

Nelson Airport (NSN)

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Landed 2h 52m ago 100%

AKL 20:51 NSN 21:58

496 km (308 mi) flown

Route map AKL to NSN Map of the great-circle route from Auckland Airport, New Zealand to Nelson Airport, New Zealand, 496 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AKL 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: 496 km / 308 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:35 · Actual Duration: 01:07

QF 8608 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Auckland to Nelson

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 AKL NSN 20:51 21:58 Landed Track >
Nov 08 AKL NSN 20:13 21:29 Landed Track >
Nov 06 AKL NSN 20:35 21:48 En-Route Track >
Nov 05 AKL NSN 20:23 21:36 En-Route Track >
Nov 04 AKL NSN 20:27 21:36 Landed Track >
Nov 03 AKL NSN 20:17 21:30 Landed Track >
Nov 02 AKL NSN 20:21 21:35 Landed Track >
Nov 01 AKL NSN 20:16 21:29 Landed Track >
Oct 30 AKL NSN 20:24 21:47 Landed Track >
Oct 29 AKL NSN 20:23 21:40 Landed Track >

Qantas flight QF 8608 links Auckland and Nelson, 496 km (308 mi) apart, and flies five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 1 h 35 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 15 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 41 minutes late and still landed at 21:58, just 13 minutes behind schedule.

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About QF 8608

Route
Auckland Airport AKL to Nelson Airport NSN
Distance
496 km (308 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 15 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
8 of the last 8
Usually departs from
Terminal D

QF 8608 FAQ

How long is the QF8608 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 35 min. Auckland to Nelson is 496 km (308 mi).
How often is QF8608 late?
None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does QF8608 fly?
Five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF8608 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 QF8608 have?
Also listed as QFA8608 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 8608.

QF8608 and Auckland AKL to Nelson NSN Flights

Flight QF8608 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Air New Zealand operated NZ5087.

Other flights departing from Auckland AKL: NZ5087, NZ457, PH73

Other flights arriving at Nelson NSN: NZ5325, NZ5087

All flights connecting Auckland AKL to Nelson NSN.