Emirates EK406 Flight Status Today

International flight Emirates EK406 takes off from Dubai (DXB) United Arab Emirates to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Emirates. The plane leaves Dubai Airport at 10:00 17 January 2026 Asia/Dubai. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 06:25 18 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 13 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of EK406 is Departed Delayed by 21m Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 46 minutes

EK406 - UAE406 Emirates (EK)
DXB Dubai United Arab Emirates
Flight DXB to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Departed Delayed by 21m Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 46 minutes
Departure Dubai Airport
IATA: DXBICAO: OMDB
Scheduled 10:00 17 January 2026
Actual 10:35 17 January 2026
3 None
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 06:25 18 January 2026
Estimated 06:46 18 January 2026
2 9
EK406 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DE 5936, QF 8406
  • Flight Duration: 13 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 11637 kms / 7231 miles
Airline
  • Emirates
  • IATA: EK
  • ICAO: UAE
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 517
  • Freight capacity: 62.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-YLST1
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Dubai
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Dubai: Saturday 2026-01-17 20:00 PM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Sunday 2026-01-18 03:00 AM

Emirates EK406 Flight Statistics

Emirates
Emirates
FLIGHT NO EK406
AIRPLANE Airbus A380-800 Passenger
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 28
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 51
DELAYED 9
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 69
DELAYED 15
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Emirates EK406 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
Dubai (DXB) 2026-01-10T10:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-11T06:25
Tue 06 Jan
Departed On time
Dubai (DXB) 2026-01-06T10:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-07T06:25
2026-01-06T10:15
Mon 05 Jan
Departed On time
Dubai (DXB) 2026-01-05T10:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-06T06:25
2026-01-05T10:31
Sat 03 Jan
Scheduled Delayed by 1h 25m
Dubai (DXB) 2026-01-03T10:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-04T06:25
Fri 02 Jan
Departed On time
Dubai (DXB) 2026-01-02T10:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-03T06:25
2026-01-02T10:13
Thu 01 Jan
Departed On time
Dubai (DXB) 2026-01-01T10:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-02T06:25
2026-01-01T10:14
Sun 28 Dec
Departed On time
Dubai (DXB) 2025-12-28T10:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-29T06:25
2025-12-28T10:12
Sat 27 Dec
Departed On time
Dubai (DXB) 2025-12-27T10:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-28T06:25
2025-12-27T10:07
Fri 26 Dec
Departed On time
Dubai (DXB) 2025-12-26T10:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-27T06:25
2025-12-26T10:08
Sat 22 Nov
Scheduled On time
Dubai (DXB) 2025-11-22T10:00
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-23T06:25

Flight routes similar to Emirates EK406

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Qantas QF8404
Qantas 		17/01/2026
21:50 		13 hours 25 minutes
18:15
Emirates EK404
Emirates 		17/01/2026
21:50 		13 hours 25 minutes
18:15
Condor DE5936
Condor 		17/01/2026
10:00 		13 hours 25 minutes
06:25
Qantas QF8406
Qantas 		17/01/2026
10:00 		13 hours 25 minutes
06:25
Qantas QF8408
Qantas 		17/01/2026
02:55 		13 hours 25 minutes
23:20
Emirates EK408
Emirates 		17/01/2026
02:55 		13 hours 25 minutes
23:20

Emirates Flight EK406 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Emirates EK406 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 13 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 11637 km (7231 miles).

What is the current status of Emirates EK406 flight?

The current status of flight Emirates EK406 is Departed Delayed by 21m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Emirates EK406 flight?

All Emirates EK406 flights are operated using Airbus A380-800 Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Emirates EK406 arrive?

Flight Emirates EK406 arrives at 06:25.

Which terminal the flight Emirates EK406 is arriving at?

Flight Emirates EK406 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Emirates EK406 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Emirates EK406 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .