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NZ963 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Air New Zealand Flight NZ963 from Rarotonga to Christchurch (RAR–CHC): Flight NZ963 has landed safely at Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 2:41 AM local time, arriving approximately 26m behind schedule.
Fri, Oct 23
RAR-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 26m late
Rarotonga(RAR)
10:46 PM
Scheduled: 10:05 PM, Oct 23
Rarotonga International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 10m
Christchurch(CHC)
2:41 AM
Scheduled: 2:15 AM, Oct 25
Christchurch 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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NZ963 Aircraft Details

flight status
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Late on average
4 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ963

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 9 Rarotonga (RAR) Christchurch (CHC) A20N 10:16 PM 2:06 AM Arrived
Mon, Oct 12 Rarotonga (RAR) Christchurch (CHC) A20N 10:22 PM 2:16 AM Arrived
Wed, Oct 14 Rarotonga (RAR) Christchurch (CHC) A20N 9:08 PM 12:50 AM Arrived
Fri, Oct 16 Rarotonga (RAR) Christchurch (CHC) A20N 10:09 PM 2:05 AM Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Rarotonga (RAR) Christchurch (CHC) A20N 10:43 PM 2:31 AM Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Rarotonga (RAR) Christchurch (CHC) A20N 9:19 PM 1:12 AM Arrived
Fri, Oct 23 Rarotonga (RAR) Christchurch (CHC) A20N 10:46 PM 2:41 AM Arrived

NZ963 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ963 is 87% (Late on average 14 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Late on average 4 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 14 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
80 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Late on average 4 minutes
Early
43 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight nz963?

    Flight nz963 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 2:41 AM (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight nz963 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 2:41 AM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight nz963 is scheduled to depart at 10:05 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:46 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight nz963 is scheduled to arrive at 2:15 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 2:41 AM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 4, 2026.
  • Flight nz963 is operated by Air New Zealand from Rarotonga (RAR) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 5 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight nz963 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 nz963 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 4, 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 nz963 has already left Rarotonga and completed its journey. Departure was 10:46 PM; actual arrival 2:41 AM.

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