Air New Zealand NZ218 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ218 flight operated by Air New Zealand on Nov 11, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC), departed at 18:25 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and is expected to arrive at 23:25 (local time in Christchurch, UTC+13) at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
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Wed, Nov 11
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
D150-165,E172-173
Boarding Gate
16A
Arrival Gate
I28
Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Christchurch at 23:25.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
C150-165,D167-168,E172-173
Boarding Gate
16A
Arrival Gate
I30
Baggage
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Queenstown (ZQN)
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 17:10
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NZ218 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ218 flight from Melbourne to Christchurch on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 10m. The aircraft has 165 seats.
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
80
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
7y, 10m
Seats
165
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 better than on 40% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for NZ218
Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ218 flight departed on Sun, Nov 8 from MEL at approximately 18:31. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 23:40.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 25 | Melbourne (MEL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A20N | 18:36 | 23:28 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Melbourne (MEL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A20N | 19:24 | 00:19 | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Melbourne (MEL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A20N | 18:28 | 23:22 | Arrived |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A20N | 18:32 | 23:26 | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A20N | 18:31 | 23:40 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Christchurch (CHC) | A20N | 18:25 | 23:25 | En route |
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NZ218 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ218 is 80% (Late on average 22 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Early on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
22 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
80
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
20
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
0
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight nz218?
Flight nz218 has departed (status: En route). Departure 18:25, estimated arrival 23:25 (updated Nov 11, 2026).Is flight nz218 on time today?
Flight nz218 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 18:25 and is estimated to arrive at 23:25.Has flight nz218 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight nz218 is scheduled to depart at 18:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:25, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 11, 2026).When is flight nz218 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz218 is scheduled to arrive at 23:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 23:25. Status is En route as of Nov 11, 2026.What is the gate information for flight nz218?
For flight nz218, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 16A. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight nz218 fly?
Flight nz218 is operated by Air New Zealand from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight nz218?
Track flight nz218 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 nz218 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If nz218 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, 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.Has flight nz218 departed from Melbourne?
Flight nz218 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 18:25 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight nz218?
Flight nz218 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 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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