NZ1853 Flight Status Air New Zealand: Melbourne to Sydney (ANZ1853)

Air New Zealand NZ 1853

Landed On Time

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
12:30
Actual
12:44

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 12

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled
13:55
Actual
13:42

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 10

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 9h 07m ago 100%

MEL 12:44 SYD 13:42

705 km (438 mi) flown

Route map MEL to SYD Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia, 705 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MEL 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: 705 km / 438 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Actual Duration: 00:58

NZ 1853 Flight Status & Schedule Air New Zealand Melbourne to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL SYD 12:44 13:42 Landed Track >
Nov 08 MEL SYD 12:53 13:58 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL SYD 12:45 13:50 Landed Track >
Nov 05 MEL SYD 12:46 13:47 Landed Track >
Nov 04 MEL SYD 13:03 14:04 Landed Track >
Nov 03 MEL SYD 12:39 13:44 Landed Track >
Nov 02 MEL SYD 13:21 14:22 Landed Late Track >
Nov 01 MEL SYD 12:40 13:45 Landed Track >
Oct 30 MEL SYD 12:56 13:57 Landed Track >
Oct 29 MEL SYD 13:06 14:11 Landed Late Track >

Air New Zealand's Melbourne–Sydney flight covers 705 km (438 mi) and runs six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 1 h 25 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left on time and landed at 13:42, 13 minutes early.

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About NZ 1853

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance
705 km (438 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 5 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
8 of the last 10
Average delay when late
22 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

NZ 1853 FAQ

How long is the NZ1853 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
How often is NZ1853 late?
2 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 22 minutes on average.
Which days does NZ1853 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does NZ1853 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 NZ1853 have?
Also listed as ANZ1853 (Air New Zealand's ICAO code) and NZ 1853.

NZ1853 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight NZ1853 is a code-share Air New Zealand flight of the Qantas operated QF444.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: LA804, QF444, VA267

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF444, ZL6668

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.