Qantas QF242 flight status now

QF242 - QFA242 Qantas (QF)
KIX Osaka Japan
Flight KIX to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 31-March-2020
Departure Kansai International Airport
IATA: KIXICAO: RJBB
Scheduled 21:05
1 None
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 05:15
1 None
QF242 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 7 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5787 kms / 3596 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 335
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: QNZ242
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Osaka: Wednesday 2025-11-19 12:58 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2025-11-19 13:58 PM

International flight Qantas QF242 takes off from Osaka (KIX) Japan to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Kansai International Airport at 21:05 Asia/Tokyo. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 05:15 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 7 hours 20 minutes.

Similar flight route from Osaka (KIX) to Cairns (CNS)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Jetstar JQ16
Jetstar 		19/11/2025
21:45 		7 hours 15 minutes
06:00
Finnair AY6433
Finnair 		19/11/2025
21:25 		7 hours 15 minutes
05:40
Japan Airlines JL5083
Japan Airlines 		19/11/2025
21:25 		7 hours 15 minutes
05:40

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Osaka to Cairns?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 5787 km (3596 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF242 flight?

All Qantas QF242 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF242 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF242 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 1.