Qantas QF5879 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Qantas QF5879 takes off from Cairns (CNS) Australia to Adelaide (ADL) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Cairns Airport at 10:30 21 January 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Adelaide Airport at 14:10 21 January 2026 Australia/Adelaide. The flight will last about 3 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of QF5879 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 10 minutes

QF5879 - QFA5879 Qantas (QF)
CNS Cairns Australia
Flight CNS to ADL
ADL Adelaide Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 10 minutes
Departure Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 10:30 21 January 2026
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Arrival Adelaide Airport
IATA: ADLICAO: YPAD
Scheduled 14:10 21 January 2026
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QF5879 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2126 kms / 1321 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/Adelaide
  • Current Time in Cairns: Wednesday 2026-01-21 01:20 AM
  • Current Time in Adelaide: Wednesday 2026-01-21 01:50 AM

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Qantas Flight QF5879 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Qantas QF5879 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 2126 km (1321 miles).

What is the current status of Qantas QF5879 flight?

The current status of flight Qantas QF5879 is Scheduled On time.

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

All Qantas QF5879 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

When does the flight Qantas QF5879 arrive?

Flight Qantas QF5879 arrives at 14:10.

Which terminal the flight Qantas QF5879 is arriving at?

Flight Qantas QF5879 arrives in Adelaide Airport at Terminal 1.

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 .