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) 8:48 AM (local time), about 7m early.
Tue, Nov 10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
2h 55m
Check-in Counter
A,B
Boarding Gate
16L
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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NZ972
NZ972 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
60
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
8 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Unknown
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Seat Information
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for NZ972
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Oct 19 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 7:14 AM | 9:45 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 7:11 AM | 9:44 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 7:51 AM | 10:23 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 6:56 AM | 9:24 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 6:18 AM | 9:07 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 6:13 AM | 8:48 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 60% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 8 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60
%
Late on average
29 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
60
%
30 mins late
30
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
8 minutes
Early
33
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
13
%
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 8:48 AM (updated Nov 13, 2026).Is flight nz972 on time today?
Flight nz972 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 8:48 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 6:00 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:13 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 13, 2026).When is flight nz972 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz972 is scheduled to arrive at 8:55 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:48 AM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 13, 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 55 minutes; operating days may include Friday.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 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.Has flight nz972 departed from Auckland?
Flight nz972 has already left Auckland and completed its journey. Departure was 6:13 AM; actual arrival 8:48 AM.
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