Qantas QF496 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Qantas QF496 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 20:30 08 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 21:55 08 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of QF496 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 1 minute

QF496 - QFA496 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 1 minute
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 20:30 08 May 2026
Estimated 20:30 08 May 2026
1 6
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 21:55 08 May 2026
Estimated 21:55 08 May 2026
3 9
QF496 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4660, EK 5496, NZ 1896
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 707 kms / 439 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-YSSY4
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Friday 2026-05-08 18:29 PM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Friday 2026-05-08 18:29 PM

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Qantas Flight QF496 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF496 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 QF496 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF496 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF496 flight?

All Qantas QF496 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF496 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF496 arrives at 21:55.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF496 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF496 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Qantas QF496 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF496 is operated on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.