Qantas QF1988 flight status now

Current status of QF1988 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 35 minutes

QF1988 - QFA1988 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to TSV
TSV Townsville Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 35 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 11:30 18 November 2025
1 None
Arrival Townsville Airport
IATA: TSVICAO: YBTL
Scheduled 13:30 18 November 2025
None None
QF1988 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 0 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2050 kms / 1274 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 190
  • Callsign: F-YBTL3
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 04:55 AM
  • Current Time in Townsville: Tuesday 2025-11-18 03:55 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF1988 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Townsville (TSV) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 11:30 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Townsville Airport at 13:30 18 November 2025 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 0 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Jetstar JQ916
Jetstar 		18/11/2025
16:15 		0 minutes
18:15
Qantas QF5916
Qantas 		18/11/2025
17:25 		0 minutes
19:25

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Townsville?

On average, nonstop flight takes 0 minutes, with the flight distance of 2050 km (1274 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF1988 flight?

All Qantas QF1988 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

How many Qantas QF1988 flights are operated a week?

5 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF1988 is operated on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.