Jetstar JQ8973 flight status now

JQ8973 - JST8973 Jetstar Airways (JQ)
HKG Hong Kong Hong Kong
Flight HKG to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 18-November-2024
Departure Hong Kong International Airport
IATA: HKGICAO: VHHH
Scheduled 10:00
None None
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 22:10
None None
JQ8973 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7387 kms / 4590 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: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
  • Callsign: JST8973
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Hong Kong: Tuesday 2025-11-18 16:28 PM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 19:28 PM

International flight Jetstar JQ8973 takes off from Hong Kong (HKG) Hong Kong to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Jetstar Airways. The plane leaves Hong Kong International Airport at 10:00 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 22:10 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 5 hours 30 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 7387 km (4590 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Jetstar JQ8973 flight?

All Jetstar JQ8973 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.