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NZ5851 Flight Status

Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
Mon, Nov 9
NSN-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m late
Nelson(NSN)
09:49
Scheduled: 09:30, Nov 7
Nelson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 55m
Christchurch(CHC)
10:30
Scheduled: 10:25, Nov 7
Christchurch International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived on time
Nelson(NSN)
09:43
Scheduled: 09:30, Nov 8
Nelson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 55m
Christchurch(CHC)
10:25
Scheduled: 10:25, Nov 8
Christchurch International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
D12
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Nelson(NSN)
09:30
Scheduled: 09:30, Nov 9
Nelson Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 55m
Christchurch(CHC)
10:25
Scheduled: 10:25, Nov 9
Christchurch International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
11
Baggage
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NZ5842
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Christchurch (CHC) Nelson (NSN)
Scheduled: 09:00
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NZ5851 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ5851 flight flying from Nelson to Christchurch on 11/8/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Alenia ATR 72. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 68 seats.
flight status
Alenia ATR 72
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
1 minute
Age
7y, 4m
Seats
68
Distance
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Flight History for NZ5851

Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ5851 flight departed on Sat, Nov 7 from NSN at approximately 09:49. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 10:30.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Nov 4 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 09:35 10:24 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 10:27 11:13 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 09:30 10:25 Delayed
Sat, Nov 7 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 09:49 10:30 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 09:43 10:25 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 09:30 10:25 Scheduled
Tue, Nov 10 Nelson (NSN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 09:30 10:25 Scheduled

NZ5851 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ5851 is 90% (Late on average 9 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
83 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
3 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 1 minute
Early
77 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
3 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight nz5851?

    Flight nz5851 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 10:25 (updated Nov 8, 2026).
  • Flight nz5851 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 10:25; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight nz5851 is scheduled to depart at 09:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:43, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 8, 2026).
  • Flight nz5851 is scheduled to arrive at 10:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:25. Status is Arrived as of Nov 8, 2026.
  • Flight nz5851 is operated by Air New Zealand from Nelson (NSN) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 55 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight nz5851 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 nz5851 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 8, 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 nz5851 has already left Nelson and completed its journey. Departure was 09:43; actual arrival 10:25.
  • Flight nz5851 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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Destination Info: Christchurch Weather & Time

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Time on arrival: Nelson 10:25 | Christchurch 10:25

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