CI8646 Flight Status China Airlines: Adelaide to Melbourne (CAL8646)

China Airlines CI 8646

Landed 26' Late

ADL Adelaide

Scheduled
14:15
Actual
14:53

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 24

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

Adelaide Airport (ADL)

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MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
16:00
Actual
16:26
Delay
26'

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 21

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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Landed 5h 34m ago 100%

ADL 14:53 MEL 16:26

642 km (399 mi) flown

Route map ADL to MEL Map of the great-circle route from Adelaide Airport, Australia to Melbourne Airport, Australia, 642 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. ADL 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: 642 km / 399 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:15 · Actual Duration: 01:03

CI 8646 Flight Status & Schedule China Airlines Adelaide to Melbourne

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 ADL MEL 14:53 16:26 Landed Late Track >
Nov 08 ADL MEL 14:25 16:01 Landed Track >
Nov 07 ADL MEL 14:21 15:52 Landed Track >
Nov 06 ADL MEL 14:38 16:10 Landed Track >
Nov 05 ADL MEL 14:24 15:56 Landed Track >
Nov 04 ADL MEL 14:32 16:11 Landed Track >
Nov 03 ADL MEL 14:25 15:54 Landed Track >
Nov 02 ADL MEL 14:53 16:24 Landed Late Track >
Nov 01 ADL MEL 14:29 15:53 Landed Track >
Oct 31 ADL MEL 14:43 16:19 Landed Late Track >

China Airlines' Adelaide–Melbourne flight covers 642 km (399 mi) and runs daily. Its timetable allows 1 h 15 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h, so it often makes up time. Today it left 38 minutes late and landed at 16:26, 26 minutes late.

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About CI 8646

Route
Adelaide Airport ADL to Melbourne Airport MEL
Distance
642 km (399 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h
Flies
Daily
On time
7 of the last 10
Average delay when late
23 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

CI 8646 FAQ

How long is the CI8646 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 15 min. Adelaide to Melbourne is 642 km (399 mi).
How often is CI8646 late?
3 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 23 minutes on average.
Which days does CI8646 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CI8646 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Adelaide Airport (ADL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does CI8646 have?
Also listed as CAL8646 (China Airlines' ICAO code) and CI 8646.

CI8646 and Adelaide ADL to Melbourne MEL Flights

Flight CI8646 is a code-share China Airlines flight of the Qantas operated QF686.

Other flights departing from Adelaide ADL: JQ688, QF686, QQ3232

Other flights arriving at Melbourne MEL: UL604, QF625, EK5676, QF2629

All flights connecting Adelaide ADL to Melbourne MEL.