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QF5543 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight QF5543 operated by Qantas Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Rarotonga (RAR) on Nov 15, 2026 has departed at 21:53 (Local time in Sydney, UTC+11) and is expected to arrive at 06:17 (Local time in Rarotonga, UTC-10) at Rarotonga International Airport (RAR).
Fri, Nov 13
Sun, Nov 15
Tue, Nov 17
SYD-RAR

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 28m late
Sydney(SYD)
22:25
Scheduled: 21:30, Nov 13
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 5m
Rarotonga(RAR)
07:03
Scheduled: 06:35, Nov 13
Rarotonga International Airport I
Check-in Counter
K
Boarding Gate
55
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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En route
Your flight has departed Sydney and is expected to arrive in Rarotonga at 06:17.
Sydney(SYD)
21:53
Scheduled: 21:30, Nov 15
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 5m
Rarotonga(RAR)
06:17
Scheduled: 06:35, Nov 15
Rarotonga International Airport I
Check-in Counter
K
Boarding Gate
63
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
21:30
Scheduled: 21:30, Nov 17
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 5m
Rarotonga(RAR)
06:35
Scheduled: 06:35, Nov 17
Rarotonga International Airport I
Check-in Counter
K
Boarding Gate
63
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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QF5543 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF5543 flight flying from Sydney to Rarotonga on 11/15/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
37 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
2y, 7m
Seats
180
Distance
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Flight History for QF5543

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF5543 flight departed on Fri, Nov 13 from SYD at approximately 22:25. This flight is expected to arrrive in RAR at 07:03.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Rarotonga (RAR) A21N 21:54 06:17 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Sydney (SYD) Rarotonga (RAR) A21N 22:14 06:34 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Sydney (SYD) Rarotonga (RAR) A21N 22:03 06:16 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Sydney (SYD) Rarotonga (RAR) A21N 22:14 06:41 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Sydney (SYD) Rarotonga (RAR) A21N 22:25 07:03 Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Sydney (SYD) Rarotonga (RAR) A21N 21:53 06:17 En route
Tue, Nov 17 Sydney (SYD) Rarotonga (RAR) A21N 21:30 06:35 Scheduled

QF5543 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF5543 is 37% (Late on average 38 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
37 %
Late on average 38 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
53 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
47 %
On time
43 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf5543?

    Flight qf5543 has departed (status: En route). Departure 21:53, estimated arrival 06:17 (updated Nov 15, 2026).
  • Flight qf5543 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 21:53 and is estimated to arrive at 06:17.
  • Flight qf5543 is scheduled to depart at 21:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:53, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 15, 2026).
  • Flight qf5543 is scheduled to arrive at 06:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 06:17. Status is En route as of Nov 15, 2026.
  • For flight qf5543, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 63. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf5543 is operated by Qantas Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Rarotonga (RAR). Typical flight time is about 6 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight qf5543 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 qf5543 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 15, 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 qf5543 has departed from Sydney (SYD) at 21:53 (status: En route).
  • Flight qf5543 usually flies a Airbus A321neo 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: Rarotonga Weather & Time

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20°C - 26°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-21 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Sydney 03:35 | Rarotonga 06:35

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