Qantas QF5862 flight status now

Current status of QF5862 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 46 minutes

QF5862 - QFA5862 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 46 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 15:25 18 November 2025
4 41
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 17:45 18 November 2025
2 None
QF5862 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: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:39 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 04:39 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF5862 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 15:25 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 17:45 18 November 2025 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 20 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

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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 QF5862 flight?

All Qantas QF5862 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF5862 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF5862 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF5862 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF5862 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .