Jetstar JQ8972 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Jetstar JQ8972 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Darwin (DRW) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 21:20 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Darwin International Airport at 00:15 Australia/Darwin. The flight will last about 2 hours 36 minutes.

JQ8972 - JST8972 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to DRW
DRW Darwin Australia
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 09-February-2025
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 21:20
4 47
Arrival Darwin International Airport
IATA: DRWICAO: YPDN
Scheduled 00:15
None None
JQ8972 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 36 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3125 kms / 1942 miles
Airline
  • Jetstar Airways
  • IATA: JQ
  • ICAO: JST
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320-232
  • Callsign: JST8972
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Darwin
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Thursday 2026-01-01 10:55 AM
  • Current Time in Darwin: Thursday 2026-01-01 09:25 AM

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Jetstar Flight JQ8972 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Jetstar JQ8972 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 36 minutes, with the flight distance of 3125 km (1942 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ8972 flight?

All Jetstar JQ8972 flights are operated using Airbus A320-232 aircraft.