QF8616 Flight Status Qantas: Invercargill to Christchurch (QFA8616)

Qantas QF 8616

Scheduled in 4h46'

IVC Invercargill

Scheduled
08:35
Estimated
08:35

Gate: 3

Departure: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Invercargill Airport (IVC)

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CHC Christchurch

Scheduled
09:55

Gate: D8

Arrival: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

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Departs in 4h 46m 0%

IVC 08:35 CHC 09:55

464 km (289 mi) to fly

Route map IVC to CHC Map of the great-circle route from Invercargill Airport, New Zealand to Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, 464 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. IVC 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: 464 km / 289 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:20 · Typical Duration: 01:10

QF 8616 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Invercargill to Christchurch

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 10 IVC CHC 08:35 09:55 Scheduled Track >
Nov 09 IVC CHC 08:35 09:44 Landed Track >
Nov 08 IVC CHC 08:34 09:42 Landed Track >
Nov 07 IVC CHC 08:34 09:47 Landed Track >
Nov 06 IVC CHC 08:39 09:47 Landed Track >
Nov 05 IVC CHC 09:53 11:00 Delayed Track >
Nov 04 IVC CHC 08:45 09:49 Landed Track >
Nov 03 IVC CHC 08:34 09:44 Landed Track >
Nov 02 IVC CHC 08:33 09:39 Landed Track >
Nov 01 IVC CHC 08:37 09:42 Landed Track >

Qantas' Invercargill–Christchurch flight covers 464 km (289 mi) and runs daily. With 1 h 20 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 1 h 10 min, it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 08:35 and arrive at 09:55 local time.

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About QF 8616

Route
Invercargill Airport IVC to Christchurch International Airport CHC
Distance
464 km (289 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 10 min
Flies
Daily
On time
8 of the last 8
Usually departs from
Gate 3

QF 8616 FAQ

How long is the QF8616 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 20 min. Invercargill to Christchurch is 464 km (289 mi).
How often is QF8616 late?
None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does QF8616 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF8616 use?
It usually leaves from gate 3 at Invercargill Airport (IVC). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does QF8616 have?
Also listed as QFA8616 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 8616.

QF8616 and Invercargill IVC to Christchurch CHC Flights

Flight QF8616 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Air New Zealand operated NZ5704.

Other flights departing from Invercargill IVC: NZ5718, NZ5704

Other flights arriving at Christchurch CHC: NZ5629, NZ5704, NZ5341

All flights connecting Invercargill IVC to Christchurch CHC.