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NZ3881 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Air New Zealand flight NZ3881 from Beijing to Melbourne (PEK-MEL): Flight NZ3881 has taken off from Beijing Capital International Airport at 01:39, and is currently en-route to Melbourne Airport. Estimated time of arrival is 15:29.
Mon, Nov 9
Wed, Nov 11
BJS-MEL

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Arrived
The flight arrived 44m early.
Beijing(PEK)
01:39
Scheduled: 01:30, Nov 9
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
9130km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
15:21
Scheduled: 16:05, Nov 9
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E51
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
1
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BJS-MEL

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In Flight
Your flight has departed Beijing and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 15:29.
Beijing(PEK)
01:39
Scheduled: 01:30, Nov 11
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
9130km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 35m
Melbourne(MEL)
15:29
Scheduled: 16:05, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E10
Arrival Gate
12
Baggage
7
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Sydney (SYD) Beijing (BJS)
Scheduled: 19:00
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7m early
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NZ3881 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ3881 flight from Beijing to Melbourne on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 3m. The aircraft has 293 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 9,130km.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
On-Time Departure
87 %
On-Time Arrival
97 %
Avg. Early
16 minutes
Aircraft Age
10y, 3m
Total Seats
293
Flight Distance
9,130km

NZ3881 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ3881 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from PEK at approximately 01:39. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 15:21.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Beijing (PEK) Melbourne (MEL) 789 02:16 16:20 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Beijing (PEK) Melbourne (MEL) 789 01:45 15:41 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Beijing (PEK) Melbourne (MEL) 789 01:42 15:33 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Beijing (PEK) Melbourne (MEL) 789 01:54 15:44 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Beijing (PEK) Melbourne (MEL) 789 01:49 15:44 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Beijing (PEK) Melbourne (MEL) 789 01:39 15:21 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Beijing (PEK) Melbourne (MEL) 789 01:39 15:29 In Flight

NZ3881 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ3881 is 87% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 16 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight nz3881?

    Flight nz3881 has departed (status: In Flight). Departure 01:39, estimated arrival 15:29 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight nz3881 has already departed (status: In Flight). It took off at 01:39 and is estimated to arrive at 15:29.
  • Flight nz3881 is scheduled to depart at 01:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 01:39, and the current status is In Flight (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight nz3881 is scheduled to arrive at 16:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:29. Status is In Flight as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight nz3881, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is E10. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight nz3881 is expected at carousel 7 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight nz3881 is operated by Air New Zealand from Beijing (PEK) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 11 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight nz3881 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 nz3881 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (In Flight, 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 nz3881 has departed from Beijing (PEK) at 01:39 (status: In Flight).
  • Flight nz3881 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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