CZ1023 Flight Status China Southern Airlines: Melbourne to Sydney (CSN1023)

China Southern Airlines CZ 1023

Landed On Time

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
07:30
Actual
07:51

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 2

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled
08:55
Actual
08:55

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 41

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 14h 13m ago 100%

MEL 07:51 SYD 08:55

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: 01:04

CZ 1023 Flight Status & Schedule China Southern Airlines Melbourne to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL SYD 07:51 08:55 Landed Track >
Nov 08 MEL SYD 07:12 08:21 Landed Track >
Nov 07 MEL SYD 07:54 09:01 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL SYD 07:38 08:42 Landed Track >
Nov 05 MEL SYD 07:48 08:53 Landed Track >
Nov 04 MEL SYD 07:44 08:57 Landed Track >
Nov 02 MEL SYD 07:44 08:43 Landed Track >
Nov 01 MEL SYD 07:09 08:14 Landed Track >
Oct 31 MEL SYD 07:41 08:48 Landed Track >
Oct 30 MEL SYD 08:09 09:12 Landed Late Track >

China Southern Airlines operates CZ 1023 from Melbourne to Sydney, a 705 km (438 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Its timetable allows 1 h 25 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left 21 minutes late and still landed at 08:55, right on schedule.

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About CZ 1023

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, Sat, Sun
On time
9 of the last 10
Average delay when late
17 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 3

CZ 1023 FAQ

How long is the CZ1023 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
How often is CZ1023 late?
1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 17 minutes on average.
Which days does CZ1023 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CZ1023 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 CZ1023 have?
Also listed as CSN1023 (China Southern Airlines' ICAO code) and CZ 1023.

CZ1023 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight CZ1023 is a code-share China Southern Airlines flight of the Virgin Australia operated VA815.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: VA815, JQ733, NZ7522

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF732, JQ504, VA815, VA631

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.