Air New Zealand NZ261 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ261 flight operated by Air New Zealand on Nov 7, 2026, flying from Christchurch (CHC) to Adelaide (ADL), departed at 4:01 PM (local time in Christchurch, UTC+13) and is expected to arrive at 5:39 PM (local time in Adelaide, UTC+10.5) at Adelaide Airport (ADL).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
4h 40m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
28
Arrival Gate
19
Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Christchurch and is expected to arrive in Adelaide at 5:39 PM.
4h 40m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
27
Arrival Gate
15
Baggage
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NZ261
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NZ222
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Sydney (SYD)
Christchurch (CHC)
Christchurch (CHC)
Scheduled: 2:10 PM
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22m late
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NZ261 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ261 flight from Christchurch to Adelaide on 11/7/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 5y. The aircraft has 171 seats.
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
100
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Age
5y
Seats
171
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port
Seat Information
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Legroom
45 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for NZ261
Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ261 flight departed on Tue, Nov 3 from CHC at approximately 3:34 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ADL at 5:12 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Oct 27 | Christchurch (CHC) | Adelaide (ADL) | A20N | 3:53 PM | 5:23 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Christchurch (CHC) | Adelaide (ADL) | A20N | 3:39 PM | 5:26 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Christchurch (CHC) | Adelaide (ADL) | A20N | 3:34 PM | 5:12 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Christchurch (CHC) | Adelaide (ADL) | A20N | 4:01 PM | 5:39 PM | En route |
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NZ261 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ261 is 100% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 14 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100
%
Late on average
17 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
100
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Early
100
%
On time
0
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight nz261?
Flight nz261 has departed (status: En route). Departure 4:01 PM, estimated arrival 5:39 PM (updated Nov 7, 2026).Is flight nz261 on time today?
Flight nz261 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 4:01 PM and is estimated to arrive at 5:39 PM.Has flight nz261 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight nz261 is scheduled to depart at 3:25 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 4:01 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 7, 2026).When is flight nz261 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz261 is scheduled to arrive at 5:35 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:39 PM. Status is En route as of Nov 7, 2026.What is the gate information for flight nz261?
For flight nz261, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 27. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight nz261 fly?
Flight nz261 is operated by Air New Zealand from Christchurch (CHC) to Adelaide (ADL). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 40 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight nz261?
Track flight nz261 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 nz261 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If nz261 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 7, 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 nz261 departed from Christchurch?
Flight nz261 has departed from Christchurch (CHC) at 4:01 PM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight nz261?
Flight nz261 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 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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