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CZ617 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for China Southern Airlines flight CZ617 from Guangzhou to Christchurch (CAN-CHC): Flight CZ617 has safely landed at Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 16:43 (local time), about 37m early.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
CAN-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 50m early
Guangzhou(CAN)
00:53
Scheduled: 00:50, Nov 10
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport T2
9559km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 30m
Christchurch(CHC)
16:30
Scheduled: 17:20, Nov 10
Christchurch International Airport I
Check-in Counter
M
Boarding Gate
A147
Arrival Gate
28
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 37m early
Guangzhou(CAN)
01:06
Scheduled: 00:50, Nov 11
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport T2
9559km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 30m
Christchurch(CHC)
16:43
Scheduled: 17:20, Nov 11
Christchurch International Airport I
Check-in Counter
M
Boarding Gate
A168
Arrival Gate
28
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Guangzhou

CZ3418
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Chengdu (CTU) Guangzhou (CAN)
Scheduled: 22:00
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15m early
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CZ617 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CZ617 flight from Guangzhou to Christchurch on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 8y. The aircraft has 276 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 9,559km.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
88 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
26 minutes
Age
8y
Seats
276
Flight Distance
9,559km

Flight History for CZ617

Trip.com historical records show that the last CZ617 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from CAN at approximately 00:53. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 16:30.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Nov 5 Guangzhou (CAN) Christchurch (CHC) 789 00:58 16:36 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Guangzhou (CAN) Christchurch (CHC) 789 01:01 16:45 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Guangzhou (CAN) Christchurch (CHC) 789 01:02 16:33 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Guangzhou (CAN) Christchurch (CHC) 789 00:59 16:41 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Guangzhou (CAN) Christchurch (CHC) 789 00:58 16:39 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Guangzhou (CAN) Christchurch (CHC) 789 00:53 16:30 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Guangzhou (CAN) Christchurch (CHC) 789 01:06 16:43 Arrived

CZ617 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CZ617 is 88% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 26 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
88 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
88 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 26 minutes
Early
88 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight cz617?

    Flight cz617 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 16:43 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight cz617 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 16:43; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight cz617 is scheduled to depart at 00:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 01:06, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight cz617 is scheduled to arrive at 17:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:43. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight cz617, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A168. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight cz617 is operated by China Southern Airlines from Guangzhou (CAN) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 11 hours 30 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight cz617 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 cz617 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 2026). Contact China Southern Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight cz617 has already left Guangzhou and completed its journey. Departure was 01:06; actual arrival 16:43.
  • Flight cz617 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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Time on arrival: Guangzhou 11:43 | Christchurch 16:43

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