Qantas QF2496 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Qantas QF2496 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Horn Island (HID) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 13:20 26 May 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Horn Island Airport at 15:10 26 May 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 1 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of QF2496 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 6 hours, 18 minutes

QF2496 - QFA2496 Qantas (QF)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to HID
HID Horn Island Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 6 hours, 18 minutes
Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 13:20 26 May 2026
Estimated 13:20 26 May 2026
2 16
Arrival Horn Island Airport
IATA: HIDICAO: YHID
Scheduled 15:10 26 May 2026
Estimated 15:10 26 May 2026
None None
QF2496 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 791 kms / 491 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 74
  • Freight capacity: 1.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q
  • Callsign: F-YMBA1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2026-05-26 07:02 AM
  • Current Time in Horn Island: Tuesday 2026-05-26 07:02 AM

Qantas QF2496 Flight Statistics

Qantas
Qantas
FLIGHT NO QF2496
AIRPLANE De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q
ON TIME 11
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 40
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 4
ON TIME 53
DELAYED 11
CANCELLED 7
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Qantas QF2496 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Thu 21 May
Scheduled On time
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-21T13:20
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-21T15:10
Mon 18 May
Scheduled On time
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-18T13:20
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-18T15:10
Thu 14 May
Scheduled On time
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-14T13:20
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-14T15:10
Wed 13 May
Scheduled On time
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-13T13:20
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-13T15:10
Tue 12 May
Scheduled On time
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-12T13:20
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-12T15:10
Sun 10 May
Departed On time
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-10T13:20
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-10T15:10
2026-05-10T13:12
Sat 09 May
Scheduled
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-09 13:20
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-09 15:10
Fri 08 May
Scheduled On time
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-08T13:20
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-08T15:10
Wed 06 May
Arrived On time
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-06T13:20
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-06T15:10
2026-05-06T13:36
2026-05-06T15:19
Tue 05 May
Arrived On time
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-05T13:20
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-05T15:10
2026-05-05T13:19
2026-05-05T15:07

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Qantas Flight QF2496 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF2496 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 791 km (491 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF2496 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF2496 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF2496 flight?

All Qantas QF2496 flights are operated using De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft.

How many Qantas QF2496 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF2496 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .