Jetstar JQ17 flight status now

Current status of JQ17 is Scheduled Delayed by 45m Estimated Depart in 23 minutes

JQ17 - JST17 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to HKT
HKT Phuket Thailand
Scheduled Delayed by 45m Estimated Depart in 23 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 15:15 18 November 2025
Estimated 16:00 18 November 2025
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Arrival Phuket International Airport
IATA: HKTICAO: VTSP
Scheduled 20:05 18 November 2025
Estimated 20:50 18 November 2025
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JQ17 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 3978, QF 5511
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7002 kms / 4351 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 335
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: F-WSSS1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 15:37 PM
  • Current Time in Phuket: Tuesday 2025-11-18 11:37 AM

International flight Jetstar JQ17 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Phuket (HKT) Thailand. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 15:15 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Phuket International Airport at 20:05 18 November 2025 Asia/Bangkok. The flight will last about 8 hours 50 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Phuket (HKT)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
IndiGo 6E3978
IndiGo 		18/11/2025
15:15 		8 hours 50 minutes
20:05
Qantas QF5511
Qantas 		18/11/2025
15:15 		8 hours 50 minutes
20:05
IndiGo 6E3972
IndiGo 		18/11/2025
15:50 		8 hours 50 minutes
20:40

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Phuket?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 7002 km (4351 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ17 flight?

All Jetstar JQ17 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

How many Jetstar JQ17 flights are operated a week?

4 flights per week. The Flight Jetstar JQ17 is operated on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.