Qantas QF178 flight status now

Current status of QF178 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 56 minutes

QF178 - QFA178 Qantas (QF)
ZQN Queenstown New Zealand
Flight ZQN to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 56 minutes
Departure Queenstown Airport
IATA: ZQNICAO: NZQN
Scheduled 14:00 18 November 2025
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Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 15:35 18 November 2025
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QF178 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: EK 5027
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2150 kms / 1336 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Thursday, 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-YMES1
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Queenstown: Tuesday 2025-11-18 06:04 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 04:04 AM

International flight Qantas QF178 takes off from Queenstown (ZQN) New Zealand to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Queenstown Airport at 14:00 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 15:35 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MEL)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Singapore Airlines SQ4348
Singapore Airlines 		18/11/2025
15:25 		3 hours 27 minutes
17:00
Virgin Australia VA146
Virgin Australia 		18/11/2025
14:00 		3 hours 35 minutes
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Air New Zealand NZ265
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
15:25 		3 hours 35 minutes
17:00
Singapore Airlines SQ6385
Singapore Airlines 		18/11/2025
14:00 		3 hours 24 minutes
15:35
Air India AI6287
Air India 		18/11/2025
15:25 		3 hours 24 minutes
17:00
Emirates EK7584
Emirates 		18/11/2025
12:10 		3 hours 25 minutes
13:35
Jetstar JQ220
Jetstar 		18/11/2025
12:10 		3 hours 25 minutes
13:35
Etihad Airways EY4448
Etihad Airways 		18/11/2025
15:25 		3 hours 35 minutes
17:00

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 2150 km (1336 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF178 flight?

All Qantas QF178 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF178 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF178 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF178 flights are operated a week?

4 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF178 is operated on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.