Air New Zealand NZ481 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Air New Zealand flight NZ481 from Auckland to Wellington (AKL-WLG): Flight NZ481 has safely landed at Wellington International Airport (WLG) 4:12 PM (local time), about 8m early.
Wed, Oct 21
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m early
1h 10m
Check-in Counter
B
Boarding Gate
31
Arrival Gate
13
Baggage
--
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m early
1h 10m
Check-in Counter
B
Boarding Gate
31
Arrival Gate
13
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 10m
Check-in Counter
B
Boarding Gate
30
Arrival Gate
16
Baggage
--
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NZ616
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Queenstown (ZQN)
Auckland (AKL)
Auckland (AKL)
Scheduled: 2:00 PM
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NZ481 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ481 flight from Auckland to Wellington on 10/22/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 5m. The aircraft has 171 seats.
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
80
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
3 minutes
Age
10y, 5m
Seats
171
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
--
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for NZ481
Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ481 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from AKL at approximately 3:09 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in WLG at 3:56 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:29 PM | 4:16 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:42 PM | 4:33 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:16 PM | 4:02 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:09 PM | 3:56 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:24 PM | 4:12 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:10 PM | 4:20 PM | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:10 PM | 4:20 PM | Scheduled |
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NZ481 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ481 is 80% (Late on average 18 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
18 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
3 minutes
Early
70
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight nz481?
Flight nz481 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 4:12 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight nz481 on time today?
Flight nz481 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 4:12 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight nz481 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight nz481 is scheduled to depart at 3:10 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 3:24 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight nz481 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz481 is scheduled to arrive at 4:20 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 4:12 PM. Status is Arrived as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight nz481?
For flight nz481, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 31. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight nz481 fly?
Flight nz481 is operated by Air New Zealand from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 10 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight nz481?
Track flight nz481 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 nz481 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If nz481 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 22, 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 nz481 departed from Auckland?
Flight nz481 has already left Auckland and completed its journey. Departure was 3:24 PM; actual arrival 4:12 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight nz481?
Flight nz481 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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