EK5389 Flight Status Emirates: Melbourne to Christchurch (UAE5389)

Emirates EK 5389

Landed On Time

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
18:50
Actual
18:53

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 11

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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CHC Christchurch

Scheduled
00:10
Actual
23:57

Gate: I31

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

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Landed 26h 59m ago 100%

MEL 18:53 CHC 23:57

2,414 km (1,500 mi) flown

Route map MEL to CHC Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, 2414 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MEL CHC 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: 2414 km / 1500 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:20 · Actual Duration: 03:04

EK 5389 Flight Status & Schedule Emirates Melbourne to Christchurch

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 MEL CHC 18:53 23:57 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL CHC 20:08 01:01 Landed Late Track >
Nov 05 MEL CHC 18:46 23:48 Landed Track >
Nov 04 MEL CHC 19:05 00:02 Landed Track >
Nov 01 MEL CHC 19:59 00:53 Landed Late Track >
Oct 30 MEL CHC 20:58 01:53 Delayed Track >
Oct 28 MEL CHC 19:08 23:59 Landed Track >
Oct 25 MEL CHC 19:36 00:27 Landed Late Track >
Oct 23 MEL CHC 18:54 23:58 Landed Track >
Oct 22 MEL CHC 18:43 23:54 Landed Track >

Emirates operates EK 5389 from Melbourne to Christchurch, a 2,414 km (1,500 mi) trip, four times a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). Its timetable allows 3 h 20 min; in practice it usually takes about 2 h 55 min, so it often makes up time. On Sunday it left on time and landed at 23:57, 13 minutes early.

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About EK 5389

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Christchurch International Airport CHC
Distance
2,414 km (1,500 mi)
Typical flight time
2 h 55 min
Flies
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
6 of the last 9
Average delay when late
37 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 2

EK 5389 FAQ

How long is the EK5389 flight?
The timetable allows 3 h 20 min. Melbourne to Christchurch is 2,414 km (1,500 mi).
How often is EK5389 late?
3 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 37 minutes on average.
Which days does EK5389 fly?
Four times a week: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does EK5389 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does EK5389 have?
Also listed as UAE5389 (Emirates' ICAO code) and EK 5389.

EK5389 and Melbourne MEL to Christchurch CHC Flights

Flight EK5389 is a code-share Emirates flight of the Qantas operated QF169.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: JQ446, QF632, EK5346, MU4116

Other flights arriving at Christchurch CHC: QF135, QF169, QF139

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Christchurch CHC.