EK5496 Flight Status Emirates: Melbourne to Sydney (UAE5496)

EK 5496 Melbourne to Sydney Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 14th, 2026). Latest flight: October 23rd, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

EK 5496 Flight Status & Schedule Emirates Melbourne to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Oct 23 MEL SYD 20:39 21:39 Landed Track >
Oct 09 MEL SYD 20:47 21:49 Landed Track >
Oct 02 MEL SYD 21:20 22:25 Landed Late Track >
Jul 12 MEL SYD 21:26 22:27 Landed Late Track >
Jun 28 MEL SYD 20:42 21:48 Landed Track >
Jun 21 MEL SYD 20:35 21:40 Landed Track >
May 29 MEL SYD 20:30 21:33 Landed Track >
May 24 MEL SYD 20:51 21:59 Landed Track >
May 22 MEL SYD 20:44 21:46 Landed Track >

Emirates flight EK 5496 links Melbourne and Sydney, 705 km (438 mi) apart. The timetable allows 1 h 25 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 23 October 2026, landed on time.

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About EK 5496

Emirates Flight EK5496 connects Melbourne, Australia to Sydney, Australia, taking off from Melbourne Airport MEL and landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD.

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

EK 5496 FAQ

How long is the EK5496 flight from Melbourne to Sydney?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
How often is EK5496 from Melbourne to Sydney late?
2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 31 minutes on average.
When was the latest EK5496 flight from Melbourne to Sydney?
The latest EK5496 was the 20:30 (local time) departure from Melbourne on 23 October 2026; it landed 16 minutes early.
Which terminal does EK5496 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 EK5496 have?
Also listed as UAE5496 (Emirates' ICAO code) and EK 5496.

EK5496 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight EK5496 is a code-share Emirates flight of the Qantas operated QF496.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: QF496, VA895

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: JQ831, QF496, VA895

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.