Qantas QF5872 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Qantas QF5872 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 11:45 21 March 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 13:50 21 March 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of QF5872 is Scheduled Delayed by 45m Estimated Depart in 12 minutes

QF5872 - QFA5872 Qantas (QF)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled Delayed by 45m Estimated Depart in 12 minutes
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 11:45 21 March 2026
Estimated 12:30 21 March 2026
2 49
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 13:50 21 March 2026
Estimated 14:35 21 March 2026
2 None
QF5872 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4587, LA 5699
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1966 kms / 1222 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Sydney: Saturday 2026-03-21 12:18 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Saturday 2026-03-21 11:18 AM

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Qantas Flight QF5872 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF5872 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 1966 km (1222 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF5872 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF5872 is Scheduled Delayed by 45m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF5872 flight?

All Qantas QF5872 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF5872 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF5872 arrives at 13:50.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF5872 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF5872 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF5872 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF5872 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.