Qantas QF178 Flight Status Today

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 13:30 12 April 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 15:00 12 April 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of QF178 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 39 minutes

QF178 - QFA178 Qantas (QF)
ZQN Queenstown New Zealand
Flight ZQN to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 39 minutes
Departure Queenstown Airport
IATA: ZQNICAO: NZQN
Scheduled 13:30 12 April 2026
None None
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 15:00 12 April 2026
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QF178 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4941, EK 5027
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 30 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: Sunday 2026-04-12 03:51 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Sunday 2026-04-12 01:51 AM

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Qantas Flight QF178 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF178 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 2150 km (1336 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF178 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF178 is Scheduled On time.

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.

When does the flight Qantas QF178 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF178 arrives at 15:00.

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.