AI7246 Flight Status Air India: Melbourne to Sydney (AIC7246)

Air India AI 7246

Landed 16' Late

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
17:15
Actual
17:55

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 4

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled
18:40
Actual
18:56
Delay
16'

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 40

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 3h 34m ago 100%

MEL 17:55 SYD 18:56

705 km (438 mi) flown

Route map MEL to SYD Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia, 705 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MEL SYD 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: 705 km / 438 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Actual Duration: 01:01

AI 7246 Flight Status & Schedule Air India Melbourne to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL SYD 17:55 18:56 Landed Late Track >
Nov 08 MEL SYD 17:21 18:33 Landed Track >
Nov 07 MEL SYD 17:18 18:26 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL SYD 17:56 19:04 Landed Late Track >
Nov 05 MEL SYD 17:40 18:45 Landed Track >
Nov 04 MEL SYD 19:03 18:40 Unknown Track >
Nov 03 MEL SYD 18:20 18:40 Unknown Track >
Nov 02 MEL SYD 17:45 18:49 Landed Track >
Nov 01 MEL SYD 17:10 18:25 Landed Track >
Oct 31 MEL SYD 17:19 18:30 Landed Track >

Air India's Melbourne–Sydney flight covers 705 km (438 mi) and runs daily. Its timetable allows 1 h 25 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 10 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left 40 minutes late and landed at 18:56, 16 minutes late.

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About AI 7246

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance
705 km (438 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 10 min
Flies
Daily
On time
6 of the last 8
Average delay when late
20 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 3

AI 7246 FAQ

How long is the AI7246 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
How often is AI7246 late?
2 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 20 minutes on average.
Which days does AI7246 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AI7246 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AI7246 have?
Also listed as AIC7246 (Air India's ICAO code) and AI 7246.

AI7246 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight AI7246 is a code-share Air India flight of the Virgin Australia operated VA869.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: VA869, JQ778, VA7

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: VA962, VA869

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.