Qantas QF5563 flight status now

Current status of QF5563 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 7 minutes

QF5563 - QFA5563 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CHC
CHC Christchurch New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 7 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 12:05 18 November 2025
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Arrival Christchurch International Airport
IATA: CHCICAO: NZCH
Scheduled 17:20 18 November 2025
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QF5563 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 9041, EK 7478
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2420 kms / 1503 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:58 AM
  • Current Time in Christchurch: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:58 AM

International flight Qantas QF5563 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Christchurch (CHC) New Zealand. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 12:05 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Christchurch International Airport at 17:20 18 November 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 15 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Christchurch (CHC)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Qantas QF169
Qantas 		18/11/2025
18:50 		3 hours 20 minutes
00:10
Air China CA5151
Air China 		18/11/2025
09:05 		3 hours 25 minutes
14:30
Air New Zealand NZ214
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
09:05 		3 hours 25 minutes
14:30
Emirates EK7478
Emirates 		18/11/2025
12:05 		3 hours 15 minutes
17:20
American Airlines AA9041
American Airlines 		18/11/2025
12:05 		3 hours 15 minutes
17:20
Turkish Airlines TK8770
Turkish Airlines 		18/11/2025
18:55 		3 hours 25 minutes
00:20
Finnair AY4859
Finnair 		18/11/2025
09:10 		3 hours 14 minutes
14:30
Jetstar JQ171
Jetstar 		18/11/2025
12:05 		3 hours 15 minutes
17:20

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Christchurch?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 2420 km (1503 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF5563 flight?

All Qantas QF5563 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

How many Qantas QF5563 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF5563 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .