Air New Zealand NZ972 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Air New Zealand flight NZ972 from Auckland to Nuku'alofa (AKL-TBU): Flight NZ972 has safely landed at Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) 10:40 AM (local time), about 5m early.
Sat, Sep 19
Mon, Sep 21
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 12m late
2h 50m
Check-in Counter
A,B
Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
2h 50m
Check-in Counter
A,B
Boarding Gate
16L
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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NZ972
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NZ148
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Brisbane (BNE) 
Auckland (AKL)
Auckland (AKL)Scheduled: 12:45 AM
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1m late
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NZ972 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ972 flight from Auckland to Nuku'alofa on 9/21/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 5m. The aircraft has 214 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
53%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83%
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
7y, 5m
Seats
214
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port
Seat Information
--
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for NZ972
Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ972 flight departed on Sat, Sep 19 from AKL at approximately 7:21 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in TBU at 10:57 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Sep 7 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 7:16 AM | 10:51 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 10 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 7:59 AM | 11:25 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 7:36 AM | 11:00 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 14 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 7:27 AM | 10:52 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 7:13 AM | 10:41 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 7:21 AM | 10:57 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 7:07 AM | 10:40 AM | Arrived |
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NZ972 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ972 is 53% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53%
Late on average 32 minutes
Early
0%
On time
53%
30 mins late
37%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
30%
On time
53%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight nz972?
Flight nz972 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 10:40 AM (updated Sep 21, 2026).Is flight nz972 on time today?
Flight nz972 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 10:40 AM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight nz972 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight nz972 is scheduled to depart at 6:55 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:07 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 21, 2026).When is flight nz972 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz972 is scheduled to arrive at 10:45 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:40 AM. Status is Arrived as of Sep 21, 2026.What is the gate information for flight nz972?
For flight nz972, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 16L. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight nz972 fly?
Flight nz972 is operated by Air New Zealand from Auckland (AKL) to Nuku'alofa (TBU). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 50 minutes; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight nz972?
Track flight nz972 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 nz972 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If nz972 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Sep 21, 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 nz972 departed from Auckland?
Flight nz972 has already left Auckland and completed its journey. Departure was 7:07 AM; actual arrival 10:40 AM.What is the seat configuration for flight nz972?
Flight nz972 usually flies a Airbus A321neo 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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