Qantas QF5716 flight status now

QF5716 - QFA5716 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 06:00
4 42
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 08:20
2 None
QF5716 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321
  • Callsign: QNZ5716
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 04:02 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 03:02 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF5716 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 06:00 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 08:20 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 20 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF5716 flight?

All Qantas QF5716 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF5716 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF5716 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF5716 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF5716 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .