Air New Zealand NZ161 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Air New Zealand flight NZ161 from Auckland to Cairns (AKL-CNS): Flight NZ161 has safely landed at Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) 10:25 AM (local time), about 40m late.
Sat, Oct 24
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 40m late
5h 35m
Check-in Counter
A,B
Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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NZ161
NZ161 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
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Seat Information
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for NZ161
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 22 | Auckland (AKL) | Cairns (CNS) | A21N | 7:33 AM | 9:21 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Auckland (AKL) | Cairns (CNS) | A21N | 8:39 AM | 10:25 AM | Arrived |
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NZ161 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ161 is 70% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 12 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
30 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
12 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
13
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight nz161?
Flight nz161 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 10:25 AM (updated Nov 15, 2026).Is flight nz161 on time today?
Flight nz161 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 10:25 AM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight nz161 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight nz161 is scheduled to depart at 7:10 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 8:39 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 15, 2026).When is flight nz161 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz161 is scheduled to arrive at 9:45 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:25 AM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 15, 2026.What is the gate information for flight nz161?
For flight nz161, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 10. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight nz161 fly?
Flight nz161 is operated by Air New Zealand from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 5 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight nz161?
Track flight nz161 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 flight nz161 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If nz161 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 15, 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.Has flight nz161 departed from Auckland?
Flight nz161 has already left Auckland and completed its journey. Departure was 8:39 AM; actual arrival 10:25 AM.
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