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NZ5853 Flight Status (Nelson to Christchurch)

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ5853 flight operated by Air New Zealand on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Nelson (NSN) to Christchurch (CHC). The flight is expected to depart at 17:45 and land at 18:28 .
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
NSN-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m early
Nelson(NSN)
17:54
Scheduled: 17:45, Nov 10
Nelson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 55m
Christchurch(CHC)
18:38
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 10
Christchurch International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
D11
Baggage
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NSN-CHC

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Nelson(NSN)
17:45
Scheduled: 17:45, Nov 11
Nelson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 55m
Christchurch(CHC)
18:28
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 11
Christchurch International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
14
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Nelson(NSN)
17:45
Scheduled: 17:45, Nov 12
Nelson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 55m
Christchurch(CHC)
18:40
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 12
Christchurch International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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NZ5852
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Christchurch (CHC) Nelson (NSN)
Scheduled: 17:10
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NZ5853 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Nelson to Christchurch on Air New Zealand

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ5853 flight flying from Nelson to Christchurch on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Alenia ATR 72. This aircraft has been in service for 6y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 68 seats.
flight status
Alenia ATR 72
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
2 minutes
Age
6y, 11m
Seats
68
Flight Distance
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NZ5853 Recent Flight History and Status - Air New Zealand

Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ5853 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from NSN at approximately 17:54. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 18:38.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Nov 5 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 18:01 18:48 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 18:20 19:00 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 18:36 19:17 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 17:41 18:24 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 17:54 18:38 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 17:45 18:28 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 12 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 17:45 18:40 Scheduled

NZ5853 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends

Review NZ5853 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of NZ5853 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ5853 is 90% (Late on average 7 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 2 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
27 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 2 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight nz5853?

    Flight nz5853 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:45, arrival 18:40 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight nz5853 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 17:45, with arrival at 18:40. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight nz5853 is scheduled to depart at 17:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:45, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight nz5853 is scheduled to arrive at 18:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:28. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • Flight nz5853 is operated by Air New Zealand from Nelson (NSN) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 55 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight nz5853 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 nz5853 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 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 nz5853 has not departed from Nelson (NSN) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:45.
  • Flight nz5853 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 18:28 | Christchurch 18:28

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