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QF478 Flight Status

Status: Flight QF478 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Qantas Airways flight QF478 from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL-SYD): Landed: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 19:23 (local time) Early: Approximately 7m early.
Sat, Oct 31
Sun, Nov 1
Mon, Nov 2
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 26m early
Melbourne(MEL)
18:06
Scheduled: 18:00, Oct 31
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
19:04
Scheduled: 19:30, Oct 31
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
Q3
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
Melbourne(MEL)
18:09
Scheduled: 18:00, Nov 1
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
19:23
Scheduled: 19:30, Nov 1
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
Q3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
18:00
Scheduled: 18:00, Nov 2
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
19:30
Scheduled: 19:30, Nov 2
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
Q3
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (connections may be affected)

QF627
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Brisbane (BNE) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 17:00
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14m late
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QF478 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF478 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 11/1/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 20y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
20y, 10m
Seats
174
Distance
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Flight History for QF478

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF478 flight departed on Sat, Oct 31 from MEL at approximately 18:06. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 19:04.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Oct 28 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:05 19:08 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:35 19:42 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:43 20:05 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:06 19:04 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:09 19:23 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:00 19:30 Scheduled
Tue, Nov 3 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 18:00 19:30 Scheduled

QF478 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF478 is 73% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
63 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf478?

    Flight qf478 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 19:23 (updated Nov 1, 2026).
  • Flight qf478 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 19:23; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf478 is scheduled to depart at 18:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:09, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 1, 2026).
  • Flight qf478 is scheduled to arrive at 19:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:23. Status is Arrived as of Nov 1, 2026.
  • For flight qf478, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 1. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight qf478 is expected at carousel Q3 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight qf478 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour30 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight qf478 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 qf478 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 1, 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 qf478 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 18:09; actual arrival 19:23.
  • Flight qf478 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: Sydney Weather & Time

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Time on arrival: Melbourne 19:23 | Sydney 19:23

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