Jetstar JQ8959 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ8959 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Darwin (DRW) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 08:00 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Darwin International Airport at 10:27 Australia/Darwin. The flight will last about 2 hours 22 minutes.

JQ8959 - JST8959 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to DRW
DRW Darwin Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 08:00
None None
Arrival Darwin International Airport
IATA: DRWICAO: YPDN
Scheduled 10:27
None None
JQ8959 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 22 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3125 kms / 1942 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days:
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320-232
  • Callsign: JST8959
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Darwin
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-05-06 09:08 AM
  • Current Time in Darwin: Wednesday 2026-05-06 08:38 AM

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Jetstar Flight JQ8959 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ8959 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 22 minutes, with the flight distance of 3125 km (1942 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ8959 flight?

All Jetstar JQ8959 flights are operated using Airbus A320-232 aircraft.