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NZ659 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Air New Zealand flight NZ659 from Christchurch to Queenstown (CHC–ZQN): Flight NZ659 has safely landed at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at 09:45 (local time). Arrival was about 5m late.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
CHC-ZQN

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Cancelled
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Christchurch(CHC)
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Scheduled: 08:40, Nov 11
Christchurch International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h
Queenstown(ZQN)
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Scheduled: 09:40, Nov 11
Queenstown Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
19
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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CHC-ZQN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m late
Christchurch(CHC)
08:57
Scheduled: 08:40, Nov 12
Christchurch International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h
Queenstown(ZQN)
09:45
Scheduled: 09:40, Nov 12
Queenstown Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
18
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Christchurch(CHC)
08:40
Scheduled: 08:40, Nov 13
Christchurch International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h
Queenstown(ZQN)
09:40
Scheduled: 09:40, Nov 13
Queenstown Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
18
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

NZ327
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Wellington (WLG) Christchurch (CHC)
Scheduled: 07:55
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14m late
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NZ659 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ659 flight flying from Christchurch to Queenstown on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 171 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
2 minutes
Age
15y, 10m
Seats
171
Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ659

Check more records from Trip.com about NZ659 before and after today
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Christchurch (CHC) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 08:43 09:26 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Christchurch (CHC) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 09:45 10:44 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Christchurch (CHC) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 08:53 09:42 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Christchurch (CHC) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 -- -- Cancelled
Thu, Nov 12 Christchurch (CHC) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 08:57 09:45 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Christchurch (CHC) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 08:40 09:40 Scheduled
Sat, Nov 14 Christchurch (CHC) Queenstown (ZQN) 320 08:40 09:40 Scheduled

NZ659 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ659 is 90% (Late on average 14 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 2 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 14 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
90 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 2 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight nz659?

    Flight nz659 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 09:45 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight nz659 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 09:45; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight nz659 is scheduled to depart at 08:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:57, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight nz659 is scheduled to arrive at 09:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:45. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Flight nz659 is operated by Air New Zealand from Christchurch (CHC) to Queenstown (ZQN). Typical flight time is about 1 hour; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight nz659 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 nz659 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 nz659 has already left Christchurch and completed its journey. Departure was 08:57; actual arrival 09:45.
  • Flight nz659 usually flies a Airbus A320 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Christchurch 09:45 | Queenstown 09:45

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