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NZ5856 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Air New Zealand flight NZ5856 from Christchurch to Nelson (CHC–NSN): Flight NZ5856 has safely landed at Nelson Airport (NSN) at 18:40 (local time). Arrival was about 5m early.
Fri, Nov 6
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
CHC-NSN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 30m late
Christchurch(CHC)
18:30
Scheduled: 17:45, Nov 6
Christchurch International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h
Nelson(NSN)
19:15
Scheduled: 18:45, Nov 6
Nelson Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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CHC-NSN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
Christchurch(CHC)
17:52
Scheduled: 17:45, Nov 12
Christchurch International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h
Nelson(NSN)
18:40
Scheduled: 18:45, Nov 12
Nelson Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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CHC-NSN

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Christchurch(CHC)
17:45
Scheduled: 17:45, Nov 13
Christchurch International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h
Nelson(NSN)
18:45
Scheduled: 18:45, Nov 13
Nelson Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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NZ5185
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Palmerston North (PMR) Christchurch (CHC)
Scheduled: 16:45
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11m early
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NZ5856 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ5856 flight flying from Christchurch to Nelson on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Alenia ATR 72. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 68 seats.
flight status
Alenia ATR 72
Punctuality (Departure)
85 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
85 %
Late on average
1 minute
Age
7y, 7m
Seats
68
Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ5856

Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ5856 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from CHC at approximately 18:30. This flight is expected to arrrive in NSN at 19:15.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 23 Christchurch (CHC) Nelson (NSN) AT76 18:09 18:50 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Christchurch (CHC) Nelson (NSN) AT76 17:47 18:34 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Christchurch (CHC) Nelson (NSN) AT76 18:04 18:49 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Christchurch (CHC) Nelson (NSN) AT76 18:08 18:55 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Christchurch (CHC) Nelson (NSN) AT76 18:30 19:15 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Christchurch (CHC) Nelson (NSN) AT76 17:52 18:40 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Christchurch (CHC) Nelson (NSN) AT76 17:45 18:45 Scheduled

NZ5856 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ5856 is 85% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 85% (Late on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
85 %
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
85 %
30 mins late
12 %
60 mins late
4 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
85 %
Late on average 1 minute
Early
54 %
On time
31 %
30 mins late
15 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight nz5856?

    Flight nz5856 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 18:40 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight nz5856 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 18:40; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight nz5856 is scheduled to depart at 17:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:52, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight nz5856 is scheduled to arrive at 18:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:40. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Flight nz5856 is operated by Air New Zealand from Christchurch (CHC) to Nelson (NSN). Typical flight time is about 1 hour; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight nz5856 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If nz5856 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact Air New Zealand or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight nz5856 has already left Christchurch and completed its journey. Departure was 17:52; actual arrival 18:40.
  • Flight nz5856 usually flies a Alenia ATR 72 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Arrival Info: Nelson Weather & Current Time

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11°C - 23°C
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Time on arrival: Christchurch 18:40 | Nelson 18:40

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