Emirates EK5838 flight status now

EK5838 - UAE5838 Emirates (EK)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to DRW
DRW Darwin Australia
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 16-April-2020
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 08:20
1 None
Arrival Darwin International Airport
IATA: DRWICAO: YPDN
Scheduled 12:25
None None
EK5838 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3125 kms / 1942 miles
Airline
  • Emirates
  • IATA: EK
  • ICAO: UAE
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Passenger
  • Callsign: UAE5838
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Darwin
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2025-11-19 14:36 PM
  • Current Time in Darwin: Wednesday 2025-11-19 13:06 PM

Domestic flight Emirates EK5838 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Darwin (DRW) Australia. It's operated by Emirates. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 08:20 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Darwin International Airport at 12:25 Australia/Darwin. The flight will last about 4 hours 20 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 3125 km (1942 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Emirates EK5838 flight?

All Emirates EK5838 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 Passenger aircraft.