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Qantas QF2497 Flight Status Today
Domestic flight Qantas QF2497 takes off from Horn Island (HID) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Horn Island Airport at 15:35 19 January 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 17:20 19 January 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 1 hours 45 minutes.
Current status of QF2497 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 29 minutes
- Type: Domestic Flight
- Flight Duration: 1 hours 45 minutes
- Flight Distance: 791 kms / 491 miles
- Qantas
- IATA: QF
- ICAO: QFA
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 74
- Freight capacity: 1.6 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy
- Aircraft: De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q
- Callsign: F-YMBA1
- Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Current Time in Horn Island: Monday 2026-01-19 13:06 PM
- Current Time in Cairns: Monday 2026-01-19 13:06 PM
Qantas QF2497 Flight Statistics

Qantas QF2497 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Thu 15 Jan
Arrived On time |
Horn Island (HID)
2026-01-15T15:35
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Cairns (CNS)
2026-01-15T17:20
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2026-01-15T15:29
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2026-01-15T17:08
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Sat 03 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Horn Island (HID)
2026-01-03T15:35
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Cairns (CNS)
2026-01-03T17:20
|
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Mon 29 Dec
Arrived On time |
Horn Island (HID)
2025-12-29T15:35
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Cairns (CNS)
2025-12-29T17:20
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2025-12-29T15:49
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2025-12-29T17:18
|
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Sun 23 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Horn Island (HID)
2025-11-23T15:35
|
Cairns (CNS)
2025-11-23T17:20
|
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Sat 22 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Horn Island (HID)
2025-11-22T15:35
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Cairns (CNS)
2025-11-22T17:20
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Thu 20 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Horn Island (HID)
2025-11-20T15:35
|
Cairns (CNS)
2025-11-20T17:20
|
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Wed 19 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Horn Island (HID)
2025-11-19T15:35
|
Cairns (CNS)
2025-11-19T17:20
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Tue 18 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Horn Island (HID)
2025-11-18T15:35
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Cairns (CNS)
2025-11-18T17:20
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Wed 29 Oct
Scheduled Delayed by 1h 5m |
Horn Island (HID)
2025-10-29T15:35
|
Cairns (CNS)
2025-10-29T17:20
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Fri 24 Oct
Scheduled Delayed by 15m |
Horn Island (HID)
2025-10-24T15:35
|
Cairns (CNS)
2025-10-24T17:25
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Qantas Flight QF2497 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF2497 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 791 km (491 miles).
What is the current status of Qantas QF2497 flight?
The current status of flight Qantas QF2497 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF2497 flight?
All Qantas QF2497 flights are operated using De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft.
When does the flight Qantas QF2497 arrive?
Flight Qantas QF2497 arrives at 17:20.
Which terminal the flight Qantas QF2497 is arriving at?
Flight Qantas QF2497 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.
How many Qantas QF2497 flights are operated a week?
7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF2497 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .
