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NZ5252 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ5252 flight operated by Air New Zealand on Nov 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga (TRG). The flight is expected to depart at 1:48 PM and arrive at 2:59 PM .
Sun, Nov 8
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
WLG-TRG

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m early
Wellington(WLG)
1:49 PM
Scheduled: 13:40, Nov 8
Wellington International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Tauranga(TRG)
2:57 PM
Scheduled: 15:00, Nov 8
Tauranga Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
9
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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WLG-TRG

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Wellington(WLG)
1:48 PM
Scheduled: 13:40, Nov 13
Wellington International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Tauranga(TRG)
2:59 PM
Scheduled: 15:00, Nov 13
Tauranga Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Wellington(WLG)
1:40 PM
Scheduled: 13:40, Nov 14
Wellington International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Tauranga(TRG)
3:00 PM
Scheduled: 15:00, Nov 14
Tauranga Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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NZ5252 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ5252 flight from Wellington to Tauranga on 11/13/2026 is operated using the aircraft model de Havilland DHC-8-300 Dash 8/8Q. This aircraft has been in service for 19y, 5m. The aircraft has 50 seats.
flight status
de Havilland DHC-8-300 Dash 8/8Q
Punctuality (Departure)
97 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
3 minutes
Age
19y, 5m
Seats
50
Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ5252

Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ5252 flight departed on Sun, Nov 8 from WLG at approximately 1:49 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in TRG at 2:57 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 31 Wellington (WLG) Tauranga (TRG) DH8C 1:45 PM 3:05 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Wellington (WLG) Tauranga (TRG) DH8C 1:54 PM 3:08 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Wellington (WLG) Tauranga (TRG) DH8C 1:45 PM 2:58 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Wellington (WLG) Tauranga (TRG) DH8C 1:52 PM 3:12 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Wellington (WLG) Tauranga (TRG) DH8C 1:49 PM 2:57 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Wellington (WLG) Tauranga (TRG) DH8C 1:48 PM 2:59 PM Scheduled
Sat, Nov 14 Wellington (WLG) Tauranga (TRG) DH3 1:40 PM 3:00 PM Scheduled

NZ5252 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ5252 is 97% (Late on average 9 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
97 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
90 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
4 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 3 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
4 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight nz5252?

    Flight nz5252 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 1:40 PM, arrival 3:00 PM (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight nz5252 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 1:40 PM, with arrival at 3:00 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight nz5252 is scheduled to depart at 1:40 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 1:48 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight nz5252 is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 2:59 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • Flight nz5252 is operated by Air New Zealand from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga (TRG). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 20 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight nz5252 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 nz5252 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 13, 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 nz5252 has not departed from Wellington (WLG) yet and is currently on schedule for 1:40 PM.
  • Flight nz5252 usually flies a de Havilland DHC-8-300 Dash 8/8Q 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: Tauranga Weather & Current Time

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Time on arrival: Wellington 15:00 | Tauranga 15:00

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