Air New Zealand NZ278 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ278 flight operated by Air New Zealand on Oct 22, 2026, flying from Gold Coast (OOL) to Christchurch (CHC), departed at 08:10 (local time in Gold Coast, UTC+10) and is expected to arrive at 14:07 (local time in Christchurch, UTC+13) at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 26m early
3h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
38
Arrival Gate
28
Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Gold Coast and is expected to arrive in Christchurch at 14:07.
3h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
38
Arrival Gate
I32
Baggage
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Auckland (AKL)
Gold Coast (OOL)
Gold Coast (OOL)
Scheduled: 06:50
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NZ278 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ278 flight from Gold Coast to Christchurch on 10/22/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 8y. The aircraft has 214 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
90
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
10 minutes
Age
8y
Seats
214
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port
Seat Information
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Legroom
45 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for NZ278
Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ278 flight departed on Tue, Oct 20 from OOL at approximately 07:52. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 13:54.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 8 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A21N | 08:05 | 14:00 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A20N | 08:03 | 14:02 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A20N | 08:05 | 14:02 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A21N | 08:14 | 14:09 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A20N | 07:59 | 14:05 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A20N | 07:52 | 13:54 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Gold Coast (OOL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A21N | 08:10 | 14:07 | En route |
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NZ278 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ278 is 90% (Late on average 8 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
8 minutes
Early
23
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
2
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
10 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
2
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight nz278?
Flight nz278 has departed (status: En route). Departure 08:10, estimated arrival 14:07 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight nz278 on time today?
Flight nz278 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 08:10 and is estimated to arrive at 14:07.Has flight nz278 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight nz278 is scheduled to depart at 08:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:10, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight nz278 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz278 is scheduled to arrive at 14:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 14:07. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight nz278?
For flight nz278, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 38. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight nz278 fly?
Flight nz278 is operated by Air New Zealand from Gold Coast (OOL) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight nz278?
Track flight nz278 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 nz278 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If nz278 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 22, 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 nz278 departed from Gold Coast?
Flight nz278 has departed from Gold Coast (OOL) at 08:10 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight nz278?
Flight nz278 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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