Air New Zealand takes off for Seoul
Flight NZ75 departed just before 12.30pm and is expected to land in Seoul around 7.50pm local time.
Air New Zealand Acting Chief Executive Officer Jeff McDowall, who is travelling on the inaugural service, says the operational launch of the airline's Auckland-Seoul service will be an important link for connecting the 40,000 Koreans living in New Zealand back home, as well as a making it easier for Korean visitors wanting to explore Aotearoa.
"Inbound leisure travel from South Korea to New Zealand has grown significantly in recent years and we expect the numbers of visitors from the South Korean market to grow further, presenting a significant tourism growth opportunity for the New Zealand economy.
"With a population of more than 10 million residents, Seoul is a dynamic mix of outdoor adventure, contemporary urban life, historically rich temples and a lively nightlife - we're certain Kiwis will be keen to check out this new Asian destination."
With a flight time of 12 hours northbound and just over 11 hours southbound, Air New Zealand's direct Auckland-Seoul service, operated by its Boeing 787-9 aircraft, will depart Auckland on Monday, Thursday and Saturday as follows:
Auckland 1125
Seoul 1920
Monday
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Auckland 1105
Seoul 1900
Wednesday (25 December - 19 February)
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Auckland 1035
Seoul 1830
Thursday
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Auckland 1155
Seoul 1950
Saturday
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Auckland 1420
Seoul 2215
Sunday (29 December - 16 February)
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Seoul 2155
Auckland 1305 + 1
Monday
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Seoul 2215
Auckland 1325 + 1
Wednesday (25 December - 19 February)
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Seoul 2210
Auckland 1320 + 1
Thursday and Saturday
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Seoul 2355
Auckland 1505 + 1
Sunday (29 December - 16 February)
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
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Issued by Air New Zealand Communications.
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