China Airlines CI8690 flight status now

Current status of CI8690 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 9 minutes

CI8690 - CAL8690 China Airlines (CI)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 9 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 17:05 18 November 2025
1 None
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 18:35 18 November 2025
3 None
CI8690 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4650, EK 5654, HA 3480, MU 4133, NZ 1870
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 707 kms / 439 miles
Airline
  • China Airlines
  • IATA: CI
  • ICAO: CAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:56 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:56 AM

Domestic flight China Airlines CI8690 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by China Airlines. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 17:05 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 18:35 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 30 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
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Emirates EK5402
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American Airlines AA7369
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China Eastern MU4123
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Virgin Australia VA819
Virgin Australia 		18/11/2025
08:00 		1 hours 25 minutes
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IndiGo 6E4650
IndiGo 		18/11/2025
17:05 		1 hours 30 minutes
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Virgin Australia VA869
Virgin Australia 		18/11/2025
17:15 		1 hours 25 minutes
18:40

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 707 km (439 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Airlines CI8690 flight?

All China Airlines CI8690 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight China Airlines CI8690 is arriving at?

Flight China Airlines CI8690 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 3.

How many China Airlines CI8690 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight China Airlines CI8690 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .