Qantas QF5868 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Qantas QF5868 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 17:25 25 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 20:50 25 May 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of QF5868 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 23 minutes

QF5868 - QFA5868 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 23 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 17:25 25 May 2026
4 46
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 20:50 25 May 2026
2 18
QF5868 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4524
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Tuesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Monday 2026-05-25 08:02 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Monday 2026-05-25 08:02 AM

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Qantas Flight QF5868 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF5868 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF5868 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF5868 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF5868 flight?

All Qantas QF5868 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF5868 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF5868 arrives at 20:50.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF5868 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF5868 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF5868 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF5868 is operated on Tuesday.