MK8973 Flight Status Air Mauritius: Melbourne to Perth (MAU8973)

Air Mauritius MK 8973

Landed On Time

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
07:15
Actual
07:32

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 1

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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PER Perth

Scheduled
08:30
Actual
08:22

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 43

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Perth Airport (PER)

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Landed 34h 38m ago 100%

MEL 07:32 PER 08:22

2,701 km (1,678 mi) flown

Route map MEL to PER Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Perth Airport, Australia, 2701 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MEL PER 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: 2701 km / 1678 miles · Scheduled Duration: 04:15 · Actual Duration: 03:50

MK 8973 Flight Status & Schedule Air Mauritius Melbourne to Perth

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 MEL PER 07:32 08:22 Landed Track >
Nov 05 MEL PER 19:02 20:09 Landed Track >
Nov 03 MEL PER 07:50 08:55 Landed Late Track >
Nov 01 MEL PER 07:37 08:20 Landed Track >
Oct 29 MEL PER 19:14 20:03 Landed Track >
Nov 30 MEL PER 10:12 10:52 Landed Track >

Air Mauritius operates MK 8973 from Melbourne to Perth, a 2,701 km (1,678 mi) trip, three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday). With 4 h 15 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 3 h 50 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 17 minutes late and still landed at 08:22, 8 minutes early.

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About MK 8973

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Perth Airport PER
Distance
2,701 km (1,678 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h 50 min
Flies
Tue, Thu, Sun
On time
5 of the last 6
Average delay when late
25 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 3

MK 8973 FAQ

How long is the MK8973 flight?
The timetable allows 4 h 15 min. Melbourne to Perth is 2,701 km (1,678 mi).
How often is MK8973 late?
1 of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
Which days does MK8973 fly?
Three times a week: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does MK8973 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Perth Airport (PER). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does MK8973 have?
Also listed as MAU8973 (Air Mauritius' ICAO code) and MK 8973.

MK8973 and Melbourne MEL to Perth PER Flights

Flight MK8973 is a code-share Air Mauritius flight of the Virgin Australia operated VA677.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: JQ664, VA677

Other flights arriving at Perth PER: VA677, JQ972

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Perth PER.