Qantas QF5879 flight status now

QF5879 - QFA5879 Qantas (QF)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 18:55
2 19
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 21:50
2 A49
QF5879 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 55 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: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2025-11-19 08:48 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2025-11-19 09:48 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF5879 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 18:55 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 21:50 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 2 hours 55 minutes.

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

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Emirates EK5398
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Qantas QF923
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Jetstar JQ957
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IndiGo 6E4503
IndiGo 		19/11/2025
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13:00
Air France AF9274
Air France 		19/11/2025
12:35 		2 hours 55 minutes
16:30
China Eastern MU4095
China Eastern 		19/11/2025
12:35 		2 hours 55 minutes
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Cairns to Sydney?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 1966 km (1222 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF5879 flight?

All Qantas QF5879 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF5879 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF5879 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qantas QF5879 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF5879 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .