Qantas Airways QF171 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the QF171 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Oct 23, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG). The flight is expected to depart at 09:00 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and land at 14:14 (local time in Wellington, UTC+13) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 36m late
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
N200-213
Boarding Gate
11A
Arrival Gate
47
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
N200-213
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
49
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
N
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
--
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Sydney (SYD)
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 19:40
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QF171 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF171 flight flying from Melbourne to Wellington on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
14y, 11m
Seats
174
Distance
--
Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seating Plan
76 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seating Plan
94 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for QF171
Trip.com historical records show that the last QF171 flight departed on Thu, Oct 22 from MEL at approximately 09:45. This flight is expected to arrrive in WLG at 15:11.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:19 | 14:41 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:18 | 14:41 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:11 | 14:30 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:08 | 14:23 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:45 | 15:11 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:00 | 14:14 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:00 | 14:35 | Scheduled |
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QF171 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF171 is 73% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
24 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
73
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Early
47
%
On time
40
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight qf171?
Flight qf171 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 09:00, arrival 14:35 (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight qf171 on time today?
Flight qf171 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 09:00, with arrival at 14:35. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight qf171 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight qf171 is scheduled to depart at 09:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:00, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight qf171 scheduled to arrive?
Flight qf171 is scheduled to arrive at 14:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 14:14. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 23, 2026.What is the gate information for flight qf171?
For flight qf171, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 2. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight qf171 fly?
Flight qf171 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG). Typical flight time is about 3 hours35 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight qf171?
Track flight qf171 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight qf171 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If qf171 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 23, 2026). Contact Qantas Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight qf171 departed from Melbourne?
Flight qf171 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 09:00.What is the seat configuration for flight qf171?
Flight qf171 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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