Qantas QF498 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Qantas QF498 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 21:00 29 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 22:25 29 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of QF498 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 41 minutes

QF498 - QFA498 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 41 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 21:00 29 January 2026
Actual 20:56 29 January 2026
1 24
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 22:25 29 January 2026
Estimated 22:21 29 January 2026
3 None
QF498 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: EK 5724, NZ 1898
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 707 kms / 439 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: F-YSSY4
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Thursday 2026-01-29 21:40 PM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Thursday 2026-01-29 21:40 PM

Qantas QF498 Flight Statistics

Qantas
Qantas
FLIGHT NO QF498
AIRPLANE Airbus A321neo
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 28
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 56
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 79
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Qantas QF498 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Fri 23 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-23T21:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-23T22:25
Tue 20 Jan
Departed On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-20T21:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-20T22:25
2026-01-20T20:58
Sun 18 Jan
Departed On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-18T21:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-18T22:25
2026-01-18T21:10
Fri 16 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-16T21:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-16T22:25
Tue 13 Jan
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-13T21:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-13T22:25
2026-01-13T21:09
2026-01-13T22:30
Thu 08 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-08T21:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-08T22:25
Wed 07 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-07T21:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-07T22:25
Tue 06 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-06T21:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-06T22:25
Thu 01 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-01T21:00
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-01T22:25
Thu 25 Dec
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-25T21:00
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-25T22:25

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Qantas Flight QF498 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF498 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 707 km (439 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF498 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF498 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF498 flight?

All Qantas QF498 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF498 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF498 arrives at 22:25.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF498 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF498 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Qantas QF498 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF498 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .