CI8698 Flight Status China Airlines: Melbourne to Sydney (CAL8698)

China Airlines CI 8698

Landed On Time

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
15:25
Actual
15:50

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 11

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled
16:50
Actual
16:56

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 10

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 9h 13m ago 100%

MEL 15:50 SYD 16:56

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: 01:06

CI 8698 Flight Status & Schedule China Airlines Melbourne to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL SYD 15:50 16:56 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL SYD 15:33 16:36 Landed Track >
Nov 05 MEL SYD 15:33 16:37 Landed Track >
Nov 04 MEL SYD 15:35 16:36 Landed Track >
Nov 03 MEL SYD 15:31 16:58 Landed Track >
Nov 02 MEL SYD 15:43 16:46 Landed Track >
Oct 30 MEL SYD 16:30 17:41 Delayed Track >
Oct 29 MEL SYD 15:37 16:40 Landed Track >
Oct 28 MEL SYD 15:42 16:49 Landed Track >
Oct 27 MEL SYD 15:38 16:39 Landed Track >

China Airlines' Melbourne–Sydney flight covers 705 km (438 mi) and runs four times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Its timetable allows 1 h 25 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 25 minutes late and still landed at 16:56, just 6 minutes behind schedule.

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About CI 8698

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance
705 km (438 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 5 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
On time
9 of the last 9
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

CI 8698 FAQ

How long is the CI8698 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
How often is CI8698 late?
None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does CI8698 fly?
Four times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CI8698 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does CI8698 have?
Also listed as CAL8698 (China Airlines' ICAO code) and CI 8698.

CI8698 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight CI8698 is a code-share China Airlines flight of the Qantas operated QF458.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: JQ522, QF458, EK5384, NZ7660

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF122, JQ522, QF458, VA526

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.