CZ7438 Flight Status China Southern Airlines: Melbourne to Sydney (CSN7438)

China Southern Airlines CZ 7438

Landed On Time

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
08:55
Actual
09:07

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 11

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled
10:25
Actual
10:11

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 12

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 12h 27m ago 100%

MEL 09:07 SYD 10:11

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: 01:30 · Actual Duration: 01:04

CZ 7438 Flight Status & Schedule China Southern Airlines Melbourne to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL SYD 09:07 10:11 Landed Track >
Nov 08 MEL SYD 09:04 10:13 Landed Track >
Nov 07 MEL SYD 09:08 10:12 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL SYD 09:03 10:10 Landed Track >
Nov 05 MEL SYD 09:14 10:14 Landed Track >
Nov 04 MEL SYD 09:12 10:20 Landed Track >
Nov 03 MEL SYD 09:29 10:50 Landed Late Track >
Nov 02 MEL SYD 09:03 10:10 Landed Track >
Nov 01 MEL SYD 09:30 10:37 Landed Track >
Oct 31 MEL SYD 09:09 10:20 Landed Track >

China Southern Airlines' Melbourne–Sydney flight covers 705 km (438 mi) and runs daily. The timetable allows 1 h 30 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left on time and landed at 10:11, 14 minutes early.

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About CZ 7438

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance
705 km (438 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 5 min
Flies
Daily
On time
9 of the last 10
Average delay when late
25 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

CZ 7438 FAQ

How long is the CZ7438 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 30 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
How often is CZ7438 late?
1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
Which days does CZ7438 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CZ7438 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 CZ7438 have?
Also listed as CSN7438 (China Southern Airlines' ICAO code) and CZ 7438.

CZ7438 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight CZ7438 is a code-share China Southern Airlines flight of the Qantas operated QF426.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: ZL3763, QF426, VA827

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF426, VA827

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.