Qantas QF5872 flight status now

Current status of QF5872 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 58 minutes

QF5872 - QFA5872 Qantas (QF)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 58 minutes
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 11:45 18 November 2025
2 A57
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 13:50 18 November 2025
2 None
QF5872 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4587
  • 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: Tuesday 2025-11-18 03:47 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 02:47 AM

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 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 13:50 18 November 2025 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 5 minutes.

Similar flight route from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

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Qatar Airways QR8527
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British Airways BA7468
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Qatar Airways QR7159
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairns?

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

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

All Qantas QF5872 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

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.