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QF8648 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the QF8648 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Nov 3, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW). The flight is expected to depart at 13:35 (local time in Cairns, UTC+10) and land at 16:35 (local time in Darwin, UTC+9.5) .
Sun, Nov 1
Tue, Nov 3
CNS-DRW

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 53m early
Cairns(CNS)
16:00
Scheduled: 16:10, Nov 1
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 40m
GOV
57m
Darwin(DRW)
18:27
Scheduled: 19:20, Nov 1
Darwin International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
A
Baggage
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CNS-DRW

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Cairns(CNS)
13:35
Scheduled: 13:35, Nov 3
Cairns Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 40m
GOV
30m
Darwin(DRW)
16:35
Scheduled: 16:35, Nov 3
Darwin International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
D15
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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QF8648 Aircraft Details

flight status
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
30 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Distance
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Flight History for QF8648

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Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Oct 25 Cairns (CNS) Darwin (DRW) E190 16:11 18:54 Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Cairns (CNS) Darwin (DRW) E190 13:32 16:35 En route
Thu, Oct 29 Cairns (CNS) Darwin (DRW) E190 13:42 16:23 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Cairns (CNS) Darwin (DRW) E190 13:35 16:35 En route
Sun, Nov 1 Cairns (CNS) Darwin (DRW) E190 16:00 18:27 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Cairns (CNS) Darwin (DRW) E190 13:35 16:35 Scheduled

QF8648 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF8648 is 100% (Early on average 0 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 30 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
33 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 30 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf8648?

    Flight qf8648 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 13:35, arrival 16:35 (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight qf8648 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 13:35, with arrival at 16:35. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight qf8648 is scheduled to depart at 13:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 13:35, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight qf8648 is scheduled to arrive at 16:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:35. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 2, 2026.
  • For flight qf8648, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is D15. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf8648 is operated by Qantas Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW). Typical flight time is about 3 hours40 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight qf8648 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 qf8648 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 2, 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 qf8648 has not departed from Cairns (CNS) yet and is currently on schedule for 13:35.

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Destination Info: Darwin Weather & Time

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26°C - 35°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-0.5 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Cairns 17:05 | Darwin 16:35

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