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NZ5859 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ5859 flight operated by Air New Zealand on Nov 13, 2026, flying from Nelson (NSN) to Christchurch (CHC), departed at 1:24 PM and is expected to arrive at 2:09 PM at Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Mon, Nov 9
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
NSN-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m early
Nelson(NSN)
1:16 PM
Scheduled: 13:15, Nov 9
Nelson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 55m
Christchurch(CHC)
1:57 PM
Scheduled: 14:10, Nov 9
Christchurch Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
11
Baggage
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NSN-CHC

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En route
Your flight has departed Nelson and is expected to arrive in Christchurch at 2:09 PM.
Nelson(NSN)
1:24 PM
Scheduled: 13:15, Nov 13
Nelson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 55m
Christchurch(CHC)
2:09 PM
Scheduled: 14:10, Nov 13
Christchurch Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Nelson(NSN)
1:15 PM
Scheduled: 13:15, Nov 14
Nelson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 55m
Christchurch(CHC)
2:10 PM
Scheduled: 14:10, Nov 14
Christchurch Airport
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
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NZ5859 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ5859 flight from Nelson to Christchurch on 11/13/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Alenia ATR 72. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 10m. The aircraft has 68 seats.
flight status
Alenia ATR 72
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
2 minutes
Age
10y, 10m
Seats
68
Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ5859

Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ5859 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from NSN at approximately 1:16 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 1:57 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) DH8C 1:21 PM 2:07 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) DH8C -- -- Canceled
Sat, Nov 7 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 2:02 PM 2:45 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) DH8C 1:36 PM 2:30 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) DH8C 1:16 PM 1:57 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) DH8C 1:24 PM 2:09 PM En route
Sat, Nov 14 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT72 1:15 PM 2:10 PM Scheduled

NZ5859 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ5859 is 93% (Late on average 12 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 2 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 12 minutes
Early
23 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
3 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 2 minutes
Early
63 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
3 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight nz5859?

    Flight nz5859 has departed (status: En route). Departure 1:24 PM, estimated arrival 2:09 PM (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight nz5859 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 1:24 PM and is estimated to arrive at 2:09 PM.
  • Flight nz5859 is scheduled to depart at 1:15 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 1:24 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight nz5859 is scheduled to arrive at 2:10 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 2:09 PM. Status is En route as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • Flight nz5859 is operated by Air New Zealand from Nelson (NSN) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 55 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight nz5859 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 nz5859 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, 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 nz5859 has departed from Nelson (NSN) at 1:24 PM (status: En route).
  • Flight nz5859 usually flies a Alenia ATR 72 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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Time on arrival: Nelson 14:10 | Christchurch 14:10

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