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NZ5656 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ5656 flight operated by Air New Zealand on Nov 7, 2026, scheduled to fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 16:40 , with a new arrival time of 17:34 . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
ZQN-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m late
Queenstown(ZQN)
17:05
Scheduled: 16:30, Nov 6
Queenstown Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Christchurch(CHC)
17:58
Scheduled: 17:40, Nov 6
Christchurch International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
D6
Baggage
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ZQN-CHC

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Delayed
Your flight is about 10m late
Queenstown(ZQN)
16:40
Scheduled: 16:30, Nov 7
Queenstown Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 10m
Christchurch(CHC)
17:34
Scheduled: 17:40, Nov 7
Christchurch International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
D11
Baggage
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NZ5656

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NZ5647
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Christchurch (CHC) Queenstown (ZQN)
Scheduled: 15:55
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15m late
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NZ5656 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ5656 flight flying from Queenstown to Christchurch on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Alenia ATR 72. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 68 seats.
flight status
Alenia ATR 72
Punctuality (Departure)
83 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
1 minute
Age
14y, 1m
Seats
68
Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ5656

Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ5656 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from ZQN at approximately 17:05. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 17:58.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 16:57 17:48 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 16:43 17:42 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 16:36 17:29 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 16:34 17:28 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 16:36 17:32 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 17:05 17:58 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Queenstown (ZQN) Christchurch (CHC) AT76 16:40 17:34 Delayed

NZ5656 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ5656 is 83% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
80 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
8 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 1 minute
Early
47 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
8 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight nz5656?

    Flight nz5656 is delayed by about 10 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 16:40 / 17:34 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight nz5656 is delayed by about 10 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 16:40 / 17:34. Watch for gate changes.
  • Flight nz5656 is scheduled to depart at 16:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:40, and the current status is Delayed (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight nz5656 is scheduled to arrive at 17:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:34. Status is Delayed as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • Flight nz5656 is operated by Air New Zealand from Queenstown (ZQN) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 1 hour10 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight nz5656 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 nz5656 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Nov 7, 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 nz5656 has not left Queenstown (ZQN) yet and is delayed by about 10 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 16:40.
  • Flight nz5656 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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Time on arrival: Queenstown 17:34 | Christchurch 17:34

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