Jetstar JQ8972 flight status now

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: Wednesday 2025-11-19 11:11 AM
  • Current Time in Darwin: Wednesday 2025-11-19 09:41 AM

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.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)

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Singapore Airlines SQ6572
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China Southern Airlines CZ7584
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Jetstar JQ678
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

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.