Qantas QF5868 flight status now

QF5868 - QFA5868 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 17:20
4 42
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 19:40
2 None
QF5868 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Tuesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Thursday 2025-11-20 00:28 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2025-11-19 23:28 PM

Domestic flight Qantas QF5868 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 17:20 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 19:40 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 QF5868 flight?

All Qantas QF5868 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF5868 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF5868 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF5868 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF5868 is operated on Tuesday.