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QF172 Flight Status

Status: Flight QF172 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Qantas Airways flight QF172 from Wellington to Melbourne (WLG-MEL): Landed: Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 16:17 (local time) Early: Approximately 23m early.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
WLG-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 29m early
Wellington(WLG)
14:35
Scheduled: 14:35, Nov 10
Wellington International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 5m
Melbourne(MEL)
16:11
Scheduled: 16:40, Nov 10
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
48
Arrival Gate
11B
Baggage
5
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
Wellington(WLG)
14:36
Scheduled: 14:35, Nov 11
Wellington International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 5m
Melbourne(MEL)
16:17
Scheduled: 16:40, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
48
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Wellington(WLG)
14:35
Scheduled: 14:35, Nov 12
Wellington International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 5m
Melbourne(MEL)
16:40
Scheduled: 16:40, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
48
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
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QF171
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Melbourne (MEL) Wellington (WLG)
Scheduled: 13:30
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7m early
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QF172 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF172 flight flying from Wellington to Melbourne on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
13y, 1m
Seats
174
Distance
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Flight History for QF172

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF172 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from WLG at approximately 14:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 16:11.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) 738 14:39 16:12 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) 738 14:44 16:19 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) 738 14:32 16:12 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) 738 15:06 16:28 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) 738 14:35 16:11 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) 738 14:36 16:17 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) 738 14:35 16:40 Scheduled

QF172 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF172 is 70% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
23 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf172?

    Flight qf172 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 16:17 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight qf172 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 16:17; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf172 is scheduled to depart at 14:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:36, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight qf172 is scheduled to arrive at 16:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:17. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight qf172, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 48. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight qf172 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight qf172 is operated by Qantas Airways from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 4 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight qf172 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 qf172 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 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.
  • Flight qf172 has already left Wellington and completed its journey. Departure was 14:36; actual arrival 16:17.
  • Flight qf172 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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Destination Info: Melbourne Weather & Time

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Mostly cloudy
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12°C - 19°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-2 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Wellington 18:17 | Melbourne 16:17

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