Qatar Airways QR8487 flight status now

Current status of QR8487 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 21 minutes

QR8487 - QTR8487 Qatar Airways (QR)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 21 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 08:35 18 November 2025
3 6
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 11:05 18 November 2025
2 None
QR8487 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: SQ 6446
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • Qatar Airways
  • IATA: QR
  • ICAO: QTR
  • Operating Days: Wednesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: QTR8487
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 03:14 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 02:14 AM

Domestic flight Qatar Airways QR8487 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Qatar Airways. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 08:35 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 11:05 18 November 2025 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 30 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

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Singapore Airlines SQ6446
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Emirates EK5702
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China Eastern MU4094
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Qatar Airways QR8487 flight?

All Qatar Airways QR8487 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Qatar Airways QR8487 is arriving at?

Flight Qatar Airways QR8487 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Qatar Airways QR8487 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Qatar Airways QR8487 is operated on Wednesday.