Air New Zealand NZ653 Flight Status (Christchurch to Queenstown)
According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight NZ653, operated by Air New Zealand and scheduled to fly from Christchurch (CHC to Queenstown (ZQN), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.
Mon, Sep 28
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Canceled
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Canceled
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NZ653 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Christchurch to Queenstown on Air New Zealand
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Punctuality (Departure)
95
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Punctuality (Arrival)
100
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Late on average
1 minute
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NZ653 Recent Flight History and Status - Air New Zealand
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Mon, Sep 28 | Christchurch (CHC) | Queenstown (ZQN) | 32A | -- | -- | Canceled |
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NZ653 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review NZ653 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 NZ653 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ653 is 95% (Late on average 19 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Late on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
95
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Late on average
19 minutes
Early
0
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On time
95
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30 mins late
5
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60 mins late
0
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90 mins late
0
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Canceled
5
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On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
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Late on average
1 minute
Early
38
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On time
62
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30 mins late
0
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60 mins late
0
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90 mins late
0
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Canceled
5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight nz653?
Flight nz653 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact Air New Zealand or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Oct 18, 2026).Is flight nz653 on time today?
Flight nz653 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact Air New Zealand or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.Has flight nz653 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight nz653 is scheduled to depart at 15:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:05, and the current status is Canceled (updated Oct 18, 2026).When is flight nz653 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz653 is scheduled to arrive at 16:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:05. Status is Canceled as of Oct 18, 2026.How can I check real-time status for flight nz653?
Track flight nz653 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 nz653 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If nz653 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Canceled, updated Oct 18, 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 nz653 departed from Christchurch?
Flight nz653 has been canceled and did not depart from Christchurch (CHC). Contact Air New Zealand or your booking channel for next steps.
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