EK 5498 Melbourne to Sydney Flight Status

Emirates Flight EK5498 from Melbourne Airport MEL to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 31st, 2026.
Check the table below for EK5498's most recent flight history:

EK 5498 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 31 18:52 19:49
Landed
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May 29 18:31 19:39
Landed
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May 28 18:47 19:57
Landed
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May 27 18:44 19:53
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May 26 18:53 20:03
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Emirates EK 5498 Melbourne to Sydney Flight Information

Emirates Flight EK5498 connects Melbourne, Australia to Sydney, Australia, taking off from Melbourne Airport MEL and landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD.

How long is the EK5498 flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

The average flight time from Melbourne to Sydney is 1 hour and 7 minutes. The flight distance is 705 km / 438 miles and the average flight speed is 630 km/h / 391 mph.

How many EK5498 flights are operated per week?

2 flights per week. The flight EK5498 is operated on Friday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Emirates Flight EK5498 Melbourne to Sydney?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Emirates Flight EK5498 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight EK5498 arriving at?

Flight EK5498 arrives at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) Terminal 3.

When was the latest EK5498 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 19:49.

How else can the flight EK5498 be referenced as?

This Emirates flight can also be referenced as UAE5498, EK 5498, UAE 5498.

How often is flight EK5498 delayed?

On average, 20% of all EK5498 flights are delayed. The average delay is 2 minutes.

See our EK5498 Flight Tracker above for more details.

EK5498 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: VA879, QF157, QF480, JQ522

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF148, QF480, JQ522, JQ419

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.

EK5498 Emirates Flight: Melbourne to Sydney Route Map

EK5498 Emirates Flight Map: Melbourne to Sydney
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