Qantas QF2497 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Qantas QF2497 takes off from Horn Island (HID) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Horn Island Airport at 15:35 25 May 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 17:20 25 May 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 1 hours 4 minutes.

Current status of QF2497 is Scheduled Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 16 minutes

QF2497 - QFA2497 Qantas (QF)
HID Horn Island Australia
Flight HID to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 16 minutes
Departure Horn Island Airport
IATA: HIDICAO: YHID
Scheduled 15:35 25 May 2026
Estimated 15:35 25 May 2026
- -
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 17:20 25 May 2026
Estimated 17:20 25 May 2026
2 16
QF2497 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 4 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 Horn Island: Monday 2026-05-25 13:19 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Monday 2026-05-25 13:19 PM

Qantas QF2497 Flight Statistics

Qantas
Qantas
FLIGHT NO QF2497
AIRPLANE De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 26
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 44
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 58
DELAYED 9
CANCELLED 4
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Qantas QF2497 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sat 23 May
Scheduled On time
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-23T15:35
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-23T17:20
Thu 21 May
Scheduled On time
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-21T15:35
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-21T17:20
Wed 20 May
Scheduled On time
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-20T15:35
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-20T17:20
Fri 15 May
Scheduled On time
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-15T15:35
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-15T17:20
Tue 12 May
Arrived On time
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-12T15:35
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-12T17:20
2026-05-12T15:32
2026-05-12T17:12
Mon 11 May
Scheduled On time
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-11T15:35
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-11T17:20
Sun 10 May
Scheduled On time
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-10T15:35
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-10T17:20
Sat 09 May
Scheduled On time
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-09T15:35
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-09T17:20
Fri 08 May
Scheduled On time
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-08T15:35
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-08T17:20
Tue 05 May
Scheduled On time
Horn Island (HID) 2026-05-05T15:35
Cairns (CNS) 2026-05-05T17:20

Flight routes similar to Qantas QF2497

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Qantas QF2489
Qantas 		25/05/2026
10:55 		1 hours 45 minutes
12:40
Qantas QF2491
Qantas 		25/05/2026
17:20 		1 hours 45 minutes
19:05
Air Armenia QN848
Air Armenia 		25/05/2026
10:15 		2 hours 5 minutes
12:15
Air Armenia QN892
Air Armenia 		25/05/2026
12:15 		0 minutes
14:15

Qantas Flight QF2497 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF2497 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 4 minutes, with the flight distance of 791 km (491 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF2497 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF2497 is Scheduled.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF2497 flight?

All Qantas QF2497 flights are operated using De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF2497 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF2497 arrives at 17:20.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF2497 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF2497 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF2497 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF2497 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .