Qantas QF5538 Flight Status Today

International flight Qantas QF5538 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Queenstown (ZQN) New Zealand. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 06:15 21 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Queenstown Airport at 11:10 21 January 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 2 hours 52 minutes.

Current status of QF5538 is Arrived On time

QF5538 - QFA5538 Qantas (QF)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to ZQN
ZQN Queenstown New Zealand
Arrived On time
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 06:15 21 January 2026
Actual 06:16 21 January 2026
1 51
Arrival Queenstown Airport
IATA: ZQNICAO: NZQN
Scheduled 11:10 21 January 2026
Actual 11:08 21 January 2026
None None
QF5538 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: EK 7501
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 52 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1941 kms / 1206 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320neo
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2026-01-21 16:49 PM
  • Current Time in Queenstown: Wednesday 2026-01-21 18:49 PM

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Qantas Flight QF5538 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF5538 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 52 minutes, with the flight distance of 1941 km (1206 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF5538 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF5538 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF5538 flight?

All Qantas QF5538 flights are operated using Airbus A320neo aircraft.

How many Qantas QF5538 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF5538 is operated on Friday.