Qantas QF169 Flight Status Today

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 31 December 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 00:10 01 January 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of QF169 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 17 hours, 30 minutes

QF169 - QFA169 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 17 hours, 30 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 18:50 31 December 2025
2 11
Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 00:10 01 January 2026
None I32
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: Wednesday 2025-12-31 01:20 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Wednesday 2025-12-31 03:20 AM

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Qantas Flight QF169 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF169 flight?

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

What is the current status of Qantas QF169 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF169 is Scheduled On time.

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.