Qantas QF4040 flight status now

Current status of QF4040 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 17 hours, 52 minutes

QF4040 - QFA4040 Qantas (QF)
PVG Shanghai China
Flight PVG to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 17 hours, 52 minutes
Departure Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 20:30 18 November 2025
1 None
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 10:00 19 November 2025
2 16
QF4040 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: LA 8746
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7987 kms / 4963 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 156
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: QFA4040
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Tuesday 2025-11-18 02:38 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:38 AM

International flight Qantas QF4040 takes off from Shanghai (PVG) China to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 20:30 18 November 2025 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 10:00 19 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 10 hours 30 minutes.

Similar flight route from Shanghai (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
LATAM Airlines LA8746
LATAM Airlines 		18/11/2025
20:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
10:00
China Eastern MU739
China Eastern 		18/11/2025
00:15 		10 hours 50 minutes
14:05
Juneyao Airlines HO1655
Juneyao Airlines 		18/11/2025
17:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
07:00
China Eastern MU737
China Eastern 		18/11/2025
20:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
10:00
Air France AF5229
Air France 		18/11/2025
20:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
10:00
Air France AF5256
Air France 		18/11/2025
00:15 		10 hours 39 minutes
14:05
Qantas QF4036
Qantas 		18/11/2025
00:15 		10 hours 50 minutes
14:05
China Eastern MU9343
China Eastern 		18/11/2025
01:25 		10 hours 4 minutes
14:10

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 7987 km (4963 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF4040 flight?

All Qantas QF4040 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF4040 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF4040 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF4040 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF4040 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .