Qantas QF172 Flight Status Today

International flight Qantas QF172 takes off from Wellington (WLG) New Zealand to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Wellington International Airport at 14:35 01 March 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 16:35 01 March 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 4 hours 9 minutes.

Current status of QF172 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 10 hours, 39 minutes

QF172 - QFA172 Qantas (QF)
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Flight WLG to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 10 hours, 39 minutes
Departure Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 14:35 01 March 2026
None None
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 16:35 01 March 2026
2 11
QF172 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4943, AY 4862, EK 5038, MU 4025
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 9 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2596 kms / 1613 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: F-YSMI1
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Wellington: Sunday 2026-03-01 03:56 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Sunday 2026-03-01 01:56 AM

Qantas QF172 Flight Statistics

Qantas
Qantas
FLIGHT NO QF172
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 11
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 25
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 48
DELAYED 11
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 65
DELAYED 19
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Qantas QF172 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Thu 26 Feb
Arrived Delayed by 1h 40m
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-26T15:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-26T17:35
2026-02-26T17:06
2026-02-26T19:15
Wed 25 Feb
Scheduled On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-25T14:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-25T16:35
Sun 22 Feb
Scheduled On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-22T14:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-22T16:35
Wed 18 Feb
Departed On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-18T14:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-18T16:35
2026-02-18T14:32
Tue 17 Feb
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-17T15:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-17T17:35
2026-02-17T15:33
2026-02-17T17:24
Mon 16 Feb
Scheduled On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-16T14:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-16T16:35
Thu 12 Feb
Scheduled On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-12T15:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-12T17:35
Wed 11 Feb
Arrived On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-11T14:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-11T16:35
2026-02-11T14:43
2026-02-11T16:37
Sun 08 Feb
Arrived Delayed by 21m
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-08T14:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-08T16:35
2026-02-08T14:44
2026-02-08T16:56
Sat 07 Feb
Scheduled On time
Wellington (WLG) 2026-02-07T14:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-02-07T16:35

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Air India AI6285
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Thai Airways TG4844
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Qantas Flight QF172 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF172 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 9 minutes, with the flight distance of 2596 km (1613 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF172 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF172 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF172 flight?

All Qantas QF172 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF172 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF172 arrives at 16:35.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF172 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF172 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF172 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF172 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .