China Airlines CI8659 flight status now

Current status of CI8659 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 6 minutes

CI8659 - CAL8659 China Airlines (CI)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to ADL
ADL Adelaide Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 6 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 14:55 18 November 2025
1 None
Arrival Adelaide Airport
IATA: ADLICAO: YPAD
Scheduled 15:45 18 November 2025
1 None
CI8659 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4874, AS 5063, CX 9073, EK 5685, MU 4113, NZ 7685
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 642 kms / 399 miles
Airline
  • China Airlines
  • IATA: CI
  • ICAO: CAL
  • Operating Days: Wednesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Adelaide
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:49 AM
  • Current Time in Adelaide: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:19 AM

Domestic flight China Airlines CI8659 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Adelaide (ADL) Australia. It's operated by China Airlines. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 14:55 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Adelaide Airport at 15:45 18 November 2025 Australia/Adelaide. The flight will last about 1 hours 20 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Adelaide?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 642 km (399 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Airlines CI8659 flight?

All China Airlines CI8659 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight China Airlines CI8659 is arriving at?

Flight China Airlines CI8659 arrives in Adelaide Airport at Terminal 1.

How many China Airlines CI8659 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight China Airlines CI8659 is operated on Wednesday.