CI8643 Flight Status China Airlines: Melbourne to Adelaide (CAL8643)

China Airlines CI 8643

Landed 30' Late

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
12:40
Actual
13:27

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 4

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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ADL Adelaide

Scheduled
13:30
Actual
14:00
Delay
30'

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 24

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+10:30

Adelaide Airport (ADL)

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Landed 7h 31m ago 100%

MEL 13:27 ADL 14:00

642 km (399 mi) flown

Route map MEL to ADL Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Adelaide Airport, Australia, 642 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MEL ADL 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: 642 km / 399 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:20 · Actual Duration: 01:03

CI 8643 Flight Status & Schedule China Airlines Melbourne to Adelaide

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL ADL 13:27 14:00 Landed Late Track >
Nov 08 MEL ADL 12:58 13:27 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL ADL 13:13 13:45 Landed Late Track >
Nov 05 MEL ADL 13:00 13:29 Landed Track >
Nov 04 MEL ADL 13:01 13:36 Landed Track >
Nov 02 MEL ADL 13:24 13:57 Landed Late Track >
Nov 01 MEL ADL 12:46 13:23 Landed Track >
Oct 31 MEL ADL 13:05 13:42 Landed Track >
Oct 30 MEL ADL 13:32 14:03 Landed Late Track >
Oct 29 MEL ADL 12:59 13:31 Landed Track >

China Airlines flight CI 8643 links Melbourne and Adelaide, 642 km (399 mi) apart, and flies five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The timetable allows 1 h 20 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left 47 minutes late and landed at 14:00, 30 minutes late.

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About CI 8643

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Adelaide Airport ADL
Distance
642 km (399 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 5 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
6 of the last 10
Average delay when late
26 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

CI 8643 FAQ

How long is the CI8643 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 20 min. Melbourne to Adelaide is 642 km (399 mi).
How often is CI8643 late?
4 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 26 minutes on average.
Which days does CI8643 fly?
Five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CI8643 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Adelaide Airport (ADL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does CI8643 have?
Also listed as CAL8643 (China Airlines' ICAO code) and CI 8643.

CI8643 and Melbourne MEL to Adelaide ADL Flights

Flight CI8643 is a code-share China Airlines flight of the Qantas operated QF683.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: QF683, UA61, AY4881

Other flights arriving at Adelaide ADL: QF683, QQ8627, NZ7755

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Adelaide ADL.