Qantas QF169 flight status now

Current status of QF169 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 54 minutes

QF169 - QFA169 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 54 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:50 18 November 2025
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Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 00:10 19 November 2025
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QF169 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: EK 5389
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2420 kms / 1503 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: QFA169
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:56 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:56 AM

International flight Qantas QF169 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 18:50 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 00:10 19 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 20 minutes.

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

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
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Emirates EK7478
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American Airlines AA9041
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Turkish Airlines TK8770
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18:55 		3 hours 25 minutes
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Finnair AY4859
Finnair 		18/11/2025
09:10 		3 hours 14 minutes
14:30
Jetstar JQ171
Jetstar 		18/11/2025
12:05 		3 hours 15 minutes
17:20
Qantas QF167
Qantas 		18/11/2025
09:10 		3 hours 20 minutes
14:30

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF169 flight?

All Qantas QF169 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Qantas QF169 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF169 is operated on Sunday.