Qantas QF5872 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Qantas QF5872 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 10:30 06 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 13:40 06 May 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of QF5872 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 56 minutes

QF5872 - QFA5872 Qantas (QF)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 56 minutes
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 10:30 06 May 2026
2 A55
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 13:40 06 May 2026
2 None
QF5872 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4587, LA 5690
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1966 kms / 1222 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2026-05-06 06:34 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2026-05-06 06:34 AM

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Qantas Flight QF5872 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF5872 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 1966 km (1222 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF5872 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF5872 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF5872 flight?

All Qantas QF5872 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF5872 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF5872 arrives at 13:40.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF5872 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF5872 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF5872 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF5872 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.