Qantas QF1853 flight status now

QF1853 - QFA1853 Qantas (QF)
DRW Darwin Australia
Flight DRW to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Darwin International Airport
IATA: DRWICAO: YPDN
Scheduled 13:15
None 4
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 16:15
2 None
QF1853 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1676 kms / 1042 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 190
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Darwin
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Darwin: Wednesday 2025-11-19 00:10 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2025-11-19 00:40 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF1853 takes off from Darwin (DRW) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Darwin International Airport at 13:15 Australia/Darwin. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 16:15 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 2 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Qantas QF1895
Qantas 		19/11/2025
06:00 		2 hours 35 minutes
09:05
Jetstar JQ921
Jetstar 		19/11/2025
18:30 		2 hours 30 minutes
21:30
Qantas QF5826
Qantas 		19/11/2025
14:45 		2 hours 25 minutes
17:40
Jetstar JQ925
Jetstar 		19/11/2025
14:45 		2 hours 27 minutes
17:40

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Darwin to Cairns?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 1676 km (1042 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF1853 flight?

All Qantas QF1853 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF1853 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF1853 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF1853 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF1853 is operated on Friday.