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QF497 - QFA497 Qantas (QF)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 21:40
3 None
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 23:15
1 None
QF497 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 707 kms / 439 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Thursday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-YMML4
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Sydney: Tuesday 2025-11-18 11:12 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 11:12 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF497 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 21:40 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 23:15 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 35 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 707 km (439 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF497 flight?

All Qantas QF497 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF497 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF497 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Qantas QF497 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF497 is operated on Thursday.