Jetstar JQ8953 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ8953 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Darwin (DRW) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 12:00 28 February 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Darwin International Airport at 16:00 28 February 2026 Australia/Darwin. The flight will last about 5 hours 6 minutes.

Current status of JQ8953 is Arrived On time

JQ8953 - JST8953 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to DRW
DRW Darwin Australia
Arrived On time
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 12:00 28 February 2026
Actual 11:55 28 February 2026
None None
Arrival Darwin International Airport
IATA: DRWICAO: YPDN
Scheduled 16:00 28 February 2026
Actual 15:31 28 February 2026
None None
JQ8953 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 6 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3125 kms / 1942 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days:
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: JST8953
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Darwin
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Saturday 2026-02-28 19:01 PM
  • Current Time in Darwin: Saturday 2026-02-28 17:31 PM

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Jetstar Flight JQ8953 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ8953 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 6 minutes, with the flight distance of 3125 km (1942 miles).

What is the current status of Jetstar JQ8953 flight?

The current status of flight Jetstar JQ8953 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ8953 flight?

All Jetstar JQ8953 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.