Air New Zealand
NZ481 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ481 flight operated by Air New Zealand on Oct 7, 2026, flying from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG), departed at 3:27 PM and is expected to arrive at 4:15 PM and land at Wellington International Airport (WLG).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m late
1h 10m
Check-in Counter
B
Boarding Gate
31
Arrival Gate
13
Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Auckland and is expected to arrive in Wellington at 4:15 PM.
1h 10m
Check-in Counter
B
Boarding Gate
28
Arrival Gate
16
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 10m
Check-in Counter
A,B
Boarding Gate
33
Arrival Gate
13
Baggage
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NZ616
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Queenstown (ZQN)
Auckland (AKL)
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Scheduled: 2:00 PM
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NZ481 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ481 flight flying from Auckland to Wellington on 10/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 171 seats.
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
83
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
14y, 10m
Seats
171
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
--
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for NZ481
Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ481 flight departed on Tue, Oct 6 from AKL at approximately 3:50 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in WLG at 4:39 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 2 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:45 PM | 4:33 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:15 PM | 4:02 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:34 PM | 4:24 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:17 PM | 4:19 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:50 PM | 4:39 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 7 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:27 PM | 4:15 PM | En route |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Auckland (AKL) | Wellington (WLG) | 320 | 3:10 PM | 4:20 PM | Scheduled |
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NZ481 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ481 is 83% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
16 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
83
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
4 minutes
Early
77
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current status of flight nz481?
Flight nz481 has departed (status: En route). Departure 3:27 PM, estimated arrival 4:15 PM (updated Oct 7, 2026). -
Is flight nz481 on time today?
Flight nz481 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 3:27 PM and is estimated to arrive at 4:15 PM. -
Has flight nz481 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight nz481 is scheduled to depart at 3:10 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 3:27 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 7, 2026). -
When is flight nz481 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz481 is scheduled to arrive at 4:20 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 4:15 PM. Status is En route as of Oct 7, 2026. -
What is the gate information for flight nz481?
For flight nz481, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 28. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security. -
What route does flight nz481 fly?
Flight nz481 is operated by Air New Zealand from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG). Typical flight time is about 1 hour10 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday. -
How can I check real-time status for flight nz481?
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If flight nz481 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight nz481 departed from Auckland?
Flight nz481 has departed from Auckland (AKL) at 3:27 PM (status: En route). -
What is the seat configuration for flight nz481?
Flight nz481 usually flies a Airbus A320 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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