Qantas QF1997 flight status now

Current status of QF1997 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 47 minutes

QF1997 - QFA1997 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to NTL
NTL Newcastle Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 47 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 08:45 18 November 2025
1 None
Arrival Newcastle Airport
IATA: NTLICAO: YWLM
Scheduled 10:20 18 November 2025
None None
QF1997 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: NZ 7555
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 835 kms / 519 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 190
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:58 AM
  • Current Time in Newcastle: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:58 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF1997 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Newcastle (NTL) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 08:45 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Newcastle Airport at 10:20 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL)

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Jetstar JQ472
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Emirates EK7494
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Newcastle?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 835 km (519 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF1997 flight?

All Qantas QF1997 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

How many Qantas QF1997 flights are operated a week?

5 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF1997 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.