Qantas QF5863 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Qantas QF5863 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 19:30 20 January 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 23:55 20 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of QF5863 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 10 minutes

QF5863 - QFA5863 Qantas (QF)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 10 minutes
Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 19:30 20 January 2026
2 19
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 23:55 20 January 2026
4 43
QF5863 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2026-01-20 03:20 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2026-01-20 04:20 AM

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Qantas Flight QF5863 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF5863 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF5863 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF5863 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF5863 flight?

All Qantas QF5863 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF5863 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF5863 arrives at 23:55.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF5863 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF5863 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 4.

How many Qantas QF5863 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF5863 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.