EK5048 Flight Status Emirates: Wellington to Sydney (UAE5048)

Emirates EK 5048

Landed On Time

WLG Wellington

Scheduled
16:00
Actual
16:05

Gate: 49

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Wellington International Airport (WLG)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled
17:40
Actual
17:21

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 37

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 3h 47m ago 100%

WLG 16:05 SYD 17:21

2,228 km (1,384 mi) flown

Route map WLG to SYD Map of the great-circle route from Wellington International Airport, New Zealand to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia, 2228 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. NEW ZEALAND WLG 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: 2228 km / 1384 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:40 · Actual Duration: 03:16

EK 5048 Flight Status & Schedule Emirates Wellington to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 14 WLG SYD 16:05 17:21 Landed Track >
Nov 13 WLG SYD 16:10 17:12 Landed Track >
Nov 12 WLG SYD 16:25 17:20 Landed Track >
Nov 11 WLG SYD 16:06 17:09 Landed Track >
Nov 10 WLG SYD 16:05 17:07 Landed Track >
Nov 09 WLG SYD 16:10 17:12 Landed Track >
Nov 08 WLG SYD 17:07 18:11 Landed Late Track >
Nov 07 WLG SYD 16:31 17:40 Landed Track >
Nov 06 WLG SYD 16:53 18:00 Landed Late Track >
Nov 05 WLG SYD 16:58 18:05 Landed Late Track >

Emirates operates EK 5048 from Wellington to Sydney, a 2,228 km (1,384 mi) trip, daily. With 3 h 40 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 3 h 5 min, it often makes up time. Today it left on time and landed at 17:21, 19 minutes early.

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About EK 5048

Emirates Flight EK5048 connects Wellington, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia, taking off from Wellington International Airport WLG and landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD.

Route
Wellington International Airport WLG to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance
2,228 km (1,384 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h 5 min
Flies
Daily
On time
7 of the last 10
Average delay when late
25 min
Usually departs from
Gate 49

EK 5048 FAQ

How long is the EK5048 flight from Wellington to Sydney?
The timetable allows 3 h 40 min. Wellington to Sydney is 2,228 km (1,384 mi).
How often is EK5048 from Wellington to Sydney late?
3 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
When was the latest EK5048 flight from Wellington to Sydney?
The latest EK5048 was the 16:00 (local time) departure from Wellington on 14 November 2026; it landed 19 minutes early.
Which days does EK5048 fly from Wellington to Sydney?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does EK5048 use?
It usually leaves from gate 49 at Wellington International Airport (WLG) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does EK5048 have?
Also listed as UAE5048 (Emirates' ICAO code) and EK 5048.

EK5048 and Wellington WLG to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight EK5048 is a code-share Emirates flight of the Qantas operated QF164.

Other flights departing from Wellington WLG: QF164, NZ271, NZ5886

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF146, QF164, JQ821

All flights connecting Wellington WLG to Sydney SYD.