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NZ656 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Air New Zealand flight NZ656 from Queenstown to Christchurch (ZQN-CHC): Flight NZ656 has safely landed at Christchurch Airport (CHC) 5:56 PM (local time), about 6m late.
Mon, Nov 9
ZQN-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m late
Queenstown(ZQN)
5:18 PM
Scheduled: 16:55, Nov 9
Queenstown Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 55m
Christchurch(CHC)
5:56 PM
Scheduled: 17:50, Nov 9
Christchurch Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
D18
Baggage
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NZ656 Aircraft Details

flight status
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
80 %
Late on average
11 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ656

Check more records from Trip.com about NZ656 before and after today
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Oct 19 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) 320 4:56 PM 5:36 PM Arrived
Sun, Oct 25 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) 320 5:06 PM 5:46 PM Arrived
Mon, Oct 26 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) 320 6:18 PM 7:00 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) 320 5:02 PM 5:44 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) 320 5:19 PM 5:56 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) 320 5:44 PM 6:23 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) 320 5:18 PM 5:56 PM Arrived

NZ656 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ656 is 73% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 26 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
40 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight nz656?

    Flight nz656 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 5:56 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight nz656 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 5:56 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight nz656 is scheduled to depart at 4:55 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 5:18 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight nz656 is scheduled to arrive at 5:50 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:56 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Flight nz656 is operated by Air New Zealand from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 55 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight nz656 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 nz656 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 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 nz656 has already left Queenstown and completed its journey. Departure was 5:18 PM; actual arrival 5:56 PM.

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