Qantas QF279 Flight Status Today

International flight Qantas QF279 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Viet Nam. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 16:30 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 21:05 Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh. The flight will last about 7 hours 55 minutes.

QF279 - QFA279 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to SGN
SGN Ho Chi Minh City Viet Nam
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 30-March-2020
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 16:30
T2
Arrival Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA: SGNICAO: VVTS
Scheduled 21:05
T2
QF279 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 7 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6681 kms / 4152 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: QNZ279
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Monday 2026-01-19 10:59 AM
  • Current Time in Ho Chi Minh City: Monday 2026-01-19 06:59 AM

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Qantas Flight QF279 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF279 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 6681 km (4152 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF279 flight?

All Qantas QF279 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF279 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF279 arrives in Tan Son Nhat International Airport at Terminal T2.