AI7172 Flight Status Air India: Darwin to Melbourne (AIC7172)

Air India AI 7172

Scheduled in 3h38'

DRW Darwin

Scheduled
00:40
Estimated
00:40

Departure: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+9:30

Darwin International Airport (DRW)

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MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
06:25

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 10

Arrival: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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Departs in 3h 38m 0%

DRW 00:40 MEL 06:25

3,132 km (1,946 mi) to fly

Route map DRW to MEL Map of the great-circle route from Darwin International Airport, Australia to Melbourne Airport, Australia, 3132 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AUSTRALIA DRW MEL Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 3132 km / 1946 miles · Scheduled Duration: 04:15 · Typical Duration: 03:55

AI 7172 Flight Status & Schedule Air India Darwin to Melbourne

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 10 DRW MEL 00:40 06:25 Scheduled Track >
Nov 07 DRW MEL 01:21 06:31 Landed Track >
Nov 05 DRW MEL 01:18 06:39 Landed Track >
Nov 03 DRW MEL 00:57 06:21 Landed Track >
Oct 31 DRW MEL 01:01 06:30 Landed Track >
Oct 29 DRW MEL 01:38 06:47 Landed Late Track >
Oct 27 DRW MEL 01:29 06:47 Landed Late Track >
Oct 07 DRW MEL 16:12 21:33 Landed Track >
Oct 02 DRW MEL 17:00 21:17 Delayed Track >
Sep 30 DRW MEL 15:55 20:30 Landed Track >

Air India's Darwin–Melbourne flight covers 3,132 km (1,946 mi) and runs three times a week: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. With 4 h 15 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 3 h 55 min, it often makes up time. Tomorrow's flight is scheduled to leave at 00:40 and arrive at 06:25 local time.

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About AI 7172

Route
Darwin International Airport DRW to Melbourne Airport MEL
Distance
3,132 km (1,946 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h 55 min
Flies
Tue, Thu, Sat
On time
6 of the last 8
Average delay when late
22 min
Usually departs from
Gate 7

AI 7172 FAQ

How long is the AI7172 flight?
The timetable allows 4 h 15 min. Darwin to Melbourne is 3,132 km (1,946 mi).
How often is AI7172 late?
2 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 22 minutes on average.
Which days does AI7172 fly?
Three times a week: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AI7172 use?
It usually leaves from gate 7 at Darwin International Airport (DRW) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AI7172 have?
Also listed as AIC7172 (Air India's ICAO code) and AI 7172.

AI7172 and Darwin DRW to Melbourne MEL Flights

Flight AI7172 is a code-share Air India flight of the Virgin Australia operated VA1456.

Other flights departing from Darwin DRW: JQ675, VA1456

Other flights arriving at Melbourne MEL: EK406, VA1456

All flights connecting Darwin DRW to Melbourne MEL.