QF5438 Flight Status Qantas: Melbourne to Gold Coast (QFA5438)

Qantas QF 5438

Landed On Time

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
11:15
Actual
11:16

Terminal: 4 | Gate: 45

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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OOL Gold Coast

Scheduled
12:20
Actual
11:51

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 10

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+10

Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

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Landed 10h 45m ago 100%

MEL 11:16 OOL 11:51

1,330 km (827 mi) flown

Route map MEL to OOL Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Gold Coast Airport, Australia, 1330 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MEL OOL 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: 1330 km / 827 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:05 · Actual Duration: 01:35

QF 5438 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Melbourne to Gold Coast

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL OOL 11:16 11:51 Landed Track >
Nov 08 MEL OOL 11:35 12:20 Landed Track >
Nov 07 MEL OOL 11:28 12:10 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL OOL 11:28 12:14 Landed Track >
Nov 05 MEL OOL 12:04 12:44 Landed Late Track >
Nov 04 MEL OOL 11:18 11:59 Landed Track >
Nov 03 MEL OOL 11:43 12:25 Landed Track >
Nov 02 MEL OOL 11:59 12:38 Landed Late Track >
Nov 01 MEL OOL 11:45 12:20 Landed Track >
Oct 31 MEL OOL 11:30 12:09 Landed Track >

Qantas' Melbourne–Gold Coast flight covers 1,330 km (827 mi) and runs daily. The timetable allows 2 h 5 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left on time and landed at 11:51, 29 minutes early.

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About QF 5438

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Gold Coast Airport OOL
Distance
1,330 km (827 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 40 min
Flies
Daily
On time
8 of the last 10
Average delay when late
21 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 4

QF 5438 FAQ

How long is the QF5438 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 5 min. Melbourne to Gold Coast is 1,330 km (827 mi).
How often is QF5438 late?
2 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 21 minutes on average.
Which days does QF5438 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF5438 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 4 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does QF5438 have?
Also listed as QFA5438 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 5438.

QF5438 and Melbourne MEL to Gold Coast OOL Flights

Flight QF5438 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Jetstar Airways operated JQ438.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: JQ438, QF614

Other flights arriving at Gold Coast OOL: VA739, JQ438

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Gold Coast OOL.