Qantas QF242 Flight Status Today

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.

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: Friday 2026-01-23 04:33 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Friday 2026-01-23 05:33 AM

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Qantas Flight QF242 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF242 flight?

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.