Qantas QF5871 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Qantas QF5871 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 06:40 21 January 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 10:40 21 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 9 minutes.

Current status of QF5871 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 25 minutes

QF5871 - QFA5871 Qantas (QF)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 25 minutes
Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 06:40 21 January 2026
2 20
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 10:40 21 January 2026
2 A52
QF5871 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 9 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1966 kms / 1222 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/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2026-01-21 04:15 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2026-01-21 05:15 AM

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Qantas Flight QF5871 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF5871 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 9 minutes, with the flight distance of 1966 km (1222 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF5871 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF5871 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF5871 flight?

All Qantas QF5871 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF5871 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF5871 arrives at 10:40.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF5871 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF5871 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF5871 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF5871 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .