Jetstar JQ8959 Flight Status Today

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: Saturday 2026-05-02 08:38 AM
  • Current Time in Darwin: Saturday 2026-05-02 08:08 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.