QF8638 Flight Status Qantas: Auckland to Palmerston North (QFA8638)

Qantas QF 8638

Landed On Time

AKL Auckland

Scheduled
20:30
Actual
20:46

Terminal: D | Gate: 47

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

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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PMR Palmerston North

Scheduled
21:45
Actual
21:41

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

Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)

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Landed 5h 57m ago 100%

AKL 20:46 PMR 21:41

375 km (233 mi) flown

Route map AKL to PMR Map of the great-circle route from Auckland Airport, New Zealand to Palmerston North International Airport, New Zealand, 375 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AKL PMR 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: 375 km / 233 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:15 · Actual Duration: 00:55

QF 8638 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Auckland to Palmerston North

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 AKL PMR 20:46 21:41 Landed Track >
Nov 08 AKL PMR 20:36 21:33 Landed Track >
Nov 06 AKL PMR 21:22 22:17 Delayed Track >
Nov 05 AKL PMR 20:39 21:32 Landed Track >
Nov 04 AKL PMR 20:38 21:32 En-Route Track >
Nov 03 AKL PMR 20:46 21:48 En-Route Track >
Nov 02 AKL PMR 20:40 21:35 Landed Track >
Nov 01 AKL PMR 20:56 21:54 En-Route Track >
Oct 30 AKL PMR 20:45 21:49 Landed Track >
Oct 29 AKL PMR 20:33 21:31 Landed Track >

Qantas flight QF 8638 links Auckland and Palmerston North, 375 km (233 mi) apart, and flies five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. With 1 h 15 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 55 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 16 minutes late and still landed at 21:41, 4 minutes early.

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About QF 8638

Route
Auckland Airport AKL to Palmerston North International Airport PMR
Distance
375 km (233 mi)
Typical flight time
55 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
6 of the last 6
Usually departs from
Terminal D

QF 8638 FAQ

How long is the QF8638 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 15 min. Auckland to Palmerston North is 375 km (233 mi).
How often is QF8638 late?
None of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does QF8638 fly?
Five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF8638 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 QF8638 have?
Also listed as QFA8638 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 8638.

QF8638 and Auckland AKL to Palmerston North PMR Flights

Flight QF8638 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Air New Zealand operated NZ5101.

Other flights departing from Auckland AKL: NZ24, NZ5101, NZ5145

Other flights arriving at Palmerston North PMR: NZ5105, NZ5101, NZ5119

All flights connecting Auckland AKL to Palmerston North PMR.