Qantas QF168 flight status now

Current status of QF168 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 32 minutes

QF168 - QFA168 Qantas (QF)
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Flight CHC to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 32 minutes
Departure Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 06:05 18 November 2025
None I30
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 08:00 18 November 2025
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QF168 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AY 4860, EK 5070
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2420 kms / 1503 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: QFA168
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-11-18 03:33 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 01:33 AM

International flight Qantas QF168 takes off from Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Christchurch International Airport at 06:05 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 08:00 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 55 minutes.

Similar flight route from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Emirates EK7477
Emirates 		18/11/2025
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11:00
Emirates EK5070
Emirates 		18/11/2025
06:05 		3 hours 55 minutes
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Singapore Airlines SQ4313
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07:55
Etihad Airways EY4433
Etihad Airways 		18/11/2025
06:00 		3 hours 55 minutes
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Air New Zealand NZ213
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
06:00 		3 hours 53 minutes
07:55
Air India AI6283
Air India 		18/11/2025
15:50 		3 hours 55 minutes
17:45
Etihad Airways EY4443
Etihad Airways 		18/11/2025
15:50 		3 hours 55 minutes
17:45
Finnair AY4860
Finnair 		18/11/2025
06:05 		3 hours 55 minutes
08:00

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Melbourne?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF168 flight?

All Qantas QF168 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF168 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF168 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF168 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF168 is operated on Sunday.