How long is the AY4878 flight from Melbourne to Tokyo?

The timetable allows 10 h 20 min. Melbourne to Tokyo is 8,178 km (5,082 mi).

Which terminal does AY4878 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does AY4878 have?

Also listed as FIN4878 (Finnair's ICAO code) and AY 4878.

AY4878 Flight Status Finnair: Melbourne to Tokyo (FIN4878)

Finnair AY 4878

Delayed, Arriving in 24'

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled: 09:20
Actual: 10:52

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 14

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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NRT Tokyo

Scheduled: 17:40
Estimated: 19:22
Delay: 1h42'

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 85

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+9

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

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Departed 10h 05m ago · lands in 24m 96%

MEL 10:52 NRT 19:22

7,866 km (4,888 mi) flown · 313 km (194 mi) to go

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

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Distance: 8178 km / 5082 miles · Scheduled Duration: 10:20 · Typical Duration: 09:40

AY 4878 Flight Status & Schedule Finnair Melbourne to Tokyo

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 14	MEL	NRT	10:52	19:22	Delayed	Track >
Nov 13	MEL	NRT	10:32	18:43	Delayed	Track >
Nov 12	MEL	NRT	09:33	17:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 11	MEL	NRT	10:04	17:59	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 10	MEL	NRT	10:32	18:18	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 09	MEL	NRT	09:44	17:26	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	MEL	NRT	09:43	17:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	MEL	NRT	09:48	17:26	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	MEL	NRT	10:10	17:49	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	MEL	NRT	09:50	17:32	Landed	Track >

Finnair flight AY 4878 links Melbourne and Tokyo, 8,178 km (5,082 mi) apart, and flies daily. Its timetable allows 10 h 20 min; in practice it usually takes about 9 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 10:52, 1 h 32 min late, and is due in Tokyo at 19:22, 1 h 42 min late.

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About AY 4878

Finnair Flight AY4878 connects Melbourne, Australia to Tokyo, Japan, taking off from Melbourne Airport MEL and landing at Tokyo Narita International Airport NRT.

Route: Melbourne Airport MEL to Tokyo Narita International Airport NRT
Distance: 8,178 km (5,082 mi)
Typical flight time: 9 h 40 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 6 of the last 8
Average delay when late: 29 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 2

AY 4878 FAQ

How long is the AY4878 flight from Melbourne to Tokyo?: The timetable allows 10 h 20 min. Melbourne to Tokyo is 8,178 km (5,082 mi).
How often is AY4878 from Melbourne to Tokyo late?: 2 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 29 minutes on average.
When was the latest AY4878 flight from Melbourne to Tokyo?: The latest AY4878 was the 09:20 (local time) departure from Melbourne on 12 November 2026; it landed 21 minutes early.
Which days does AY4878 fly from Melbourne to Tokyo?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AY4878 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AY4878 have?: Also listed as FIN4878 (Finnair's ICAO code) and AY 4878.

AY4878 and Melbourne MEL to Tokyo NRT Flights

Flight AY4878 is a code-share Finnair flight of the Qantas operated QF79.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: PR210, QF79, QF153, QF610

Other flights arriving at Tokyo NRT: SQ11, QF79, LJ263

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Tokyo NRT.