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NZ5079 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Air New Zealand flight NZ5079 from Auckland to Nelson (AKL-NSN): Flight NZ5079 has safely landed at Nelson Airport (NSN) 16:44 (local time), about 11m early.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
AKL-NSN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
Auckland(AKL)
15:37
Scheduled: 15:20, Nov 10
Auckland Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Nelson(NSN)
16:50
Scheduled: 16:55, Nov 10
Nelson Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
46
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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AKL-NSN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 11m early
Auckland(AKL)
15:34
Scheduled: 15:20, Nov 11
Auckland Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Nelson(NSN)
16:44
Scheduled: 16:55, Nov 11
Nelson Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
39
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Auckland(AKL)
15:20
Scheduled: 15:20, Nov 12
Auckland Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Nelson(NSN)
16:55
Scheduled: 16:55, Nov 12
Nelson Airport
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
48
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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NZ5088
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Nelson (NSN) Auckland (AKL)
Scheduled: 11:35
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6m early
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NZ5079 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ5079 flight from Auckland to Nelson on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model de Havilland DHC-8-300 Dash 8/8Q. This aircraft has been in service for 19y, 10m. The aircraft has 50 seats.
flight status
de Havilland DHC-8-300 Dash 8/8Q
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
5 minutes
Age
19y, 10m
Seats
50
Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ5079

Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ5079 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from AKL at approximately 15:37. This flight is expected to arrrive in NSN at 16:50.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Auckland (AKL) Nelson (NSN) DH8C -- -- Canceled
Sat, Nov 7 Auckland (AKL) Nelson (NSN) AT76 15:24 16:45 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Auckland (AKL) Nelson (NSN) DH8C 16:10 17:28 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Auckland (AKL) Nelson (NSN) DH8C 15:40 17:00 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Auckland (AKL) Nelson (NSN) DH8C 15:37 16:50 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Auckland (AKL) Nelson (NSN) DH8C 15:34 16:44 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Auckland (AKL) Nelson (NSN) DH8C 15:20 16:55 Scheduled

NZ5079 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ5079 is 93% (Late on average 12 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 5 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 12 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
90 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 5 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight nz5079?

    Flight nz5079 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 16:44 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight nz5079 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 16:44; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight nz5079 is scheduled to depart at 15:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:34, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight nz5079 is scheduled to arrive at 16:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:44. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight nz5079, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 39. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight nz5079 is operated by Air New Zealand from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson (NSN). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 35 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight nz5079 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 nz5079 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, 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 nz5079 has already left Auckland and completed its journey. Departure was 15:34; actual arrival 16:44.
  • Flight nz5079 usually flies a de Havilland DHC-8-300 Dash 8/8Q 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: Auckland 16:44 | Nelson 16:44

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