Qantas QF2490 flight status now

QF2490 - QFA2490 Qantas (QF)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to HID
HID Horn Island Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 15:05
2 None
Arrival Horn Island Airport
IATA: HIDICAO: YHID
Scheduled 16:50
None None
QF2490 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 791 kms / 491 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q
  • Callsign: F-YBAM1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 03:04 AM
  • Current Time in Horn Island: Tuesday 2025-11-18 03:04 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF2490 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Horn Island (HID) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 15:05 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Horn Island Airport at 16:50 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 1 hours 45 minutes.

Similar flight route from Cairns (CNS) to Horn Island (HID)

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Cairns to Horn Island?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 791 km (491 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF2490 flight?

All Qantas QF2490 flights are operated using De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft.

How many Qantas QF2490 flights are operated a week?

4 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF2490 is operated on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.