Qantas QF838 flight status now

QF838 - QFA838 Qantas (QF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to DRW
DRW Darwin Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 21:05
1 None
Arrival Darwin International Airport
IATA: DRWICAO: YPDN
Scheduled 23:50
None None
QF838 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3125 kms / 1942 miles
Airline
  • Qantas
  • IATA: QF
  • ICAO: QFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: T-ASA
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Darwin
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2025-11-19 12:46 PM
  • Current Time in Darwin: Wednesday 2025-11-19 11:16 AM

Domestic flight Qantas QF838 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Darwin (DRW) Australia. It's operated by Qantas. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 21:05 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Darwin International Airport at 23:50 Australia/Darwin. The flight will last about 4 hours 15 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)

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Singapore Airlines SQ6572
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China Southern Airlines CZ7584
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Jetstar JQ678
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13:15 		4 hours 20 minutes
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Qantas QF5678
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13:15 		4 hours 20 minutes
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 3125 km (1942 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qantas QF838 flight?

All Qantas QF838 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Qantas QF838 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Qantas QF838 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .