Qantas QF173 Flight Status Today

International flight Qantas QF173 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Wellington (WLG) New Zealand. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 13:30 08 February 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Wellington International Airport at 19:00 08 February 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of QF173 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 22 minutes

QF173 - QFA173 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to WLG
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 22 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 13:30 08 February 2026
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Arrival Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 19:00 08 February 2026
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QF173 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4940, EK 5368, MU 4024
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2596 kms / 1613 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 8.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: QFA173
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Sunday 2026-02-08 01:08 AM
  • Current Time in Wellington: Sunday 2026-02-08 03:08 AM

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Qantas Flight QF173 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF173 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 2596 km (1613 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF173 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF173 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF173 flight?

All Qantas QF173 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Qantas QF173 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF173 is operated on Sunday.