Qantas QF490 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Qantas QF490 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 19:50 06 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 21:15 06 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of QF490 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 4 minutes

QF490 - QFA490 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 4 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 19:50 06 May 2026
Estimated 19:50 06 May 2026
1 25
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 21:15 06 May 2026
Estimated 21:15 06 May 2026
3 5
QF490 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4658, EK 5640, NZ 1890
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 707 kms / 439 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: QFA490
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-05-06 17:46 PM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2026-05-06 17:46 PM

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Qantas Flight QF490 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF490 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 707 km (439 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF490 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF490 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF490 flight?

All Qantas QF490 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF490 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF490 arrives at 21:15.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF490 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF490 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Qantas QF490 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF490 is operated on Sunday.