Qantas QF173 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Qantas QF173 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Wellington (WLG) New Zealand. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 13:30 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Wellington International Airport at 19:05 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 35 minutes.

QF173 - QFA173 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to WLG
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 13:30
2 2
Arrival Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 19:05
None None
QF173 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2596 kms / 1613 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 8.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: QFA173
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Friday 2026-05-08 14:05 PM
  • Current Time in Wellington: Friday 2026-05-08 16:05 PM

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Qantas Flight QF173 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF173 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 2596 km (1613 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF173 flight?

All Qantas QF173 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Qantas QF173 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF173 is operated on Sunday.