Qantas QF838 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Qantas QF838 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Darwin (DRW) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 20:50 06 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Darwin International Airport at 00:50 07 May 2026 Australia/Darwin. The flight will last about 4 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of QF838 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 27 minutes

QF838 - QFA838 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to DRW
DRW Darwin Australia
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 27 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 20:50 06 May 2026
Actual 20:48 06 May 2026
1 7
Arrival Darwin International Airport
IATA: DRWICAO: YPDN
Scheduled 00:50 07 May 2026
Estimated 00:50 07 May 2026
None 5
QF838 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: CX 9159, MU 4104, NZ 7325
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3125 kms / 1942 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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: T-ASA
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Darwin
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-05-06 22:53 PM
  • Current Time in Darwin: Wednesday 2026-05-06 22:23 PM

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Qantas Flight QF838 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF838 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 3125 km (1942 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF838 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF838 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF838 flight?

All Qantas QF838 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Qantas QF838 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF838 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .