QF5872 Flight Status Qantas: Sydney to Cairns (QFA5872)

Qantas QF 5872

Landed On Time

SYD Sydney

Scheduled
11:25
Actual
11:31

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 35

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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CNS Cairns

Scheduled
13:30
Actual
13:13

Terminal: 2

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

Cairns Airport (CNS)

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Landed 8h 18m ago 100%

SYD 11:31 CNS 13:13

1,973 km (1,226 mi) flown

Route map SYD to CNS Map of the great-circle route from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia to Cairns Airport, Australia, 1973 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AUSTRALIA SYD CNS 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: 1973 km / 1226 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:05 · Actual Duration: 02:42

QF 5872 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Sydney to Cairns

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 SYD CNS 11:31 13:13 Landed Track >
Nov 08 SYD CNS 11:57 13:34 Landed Track >
Nov 07 SYD CNS 12:06 13:43 Landed Track >
Nov 06 SYD CNS 11:51 13:30 Landed Track >
Nov 05 SYD CNS 11:44 13:21 Landed Track >
Nov 04 SYD CNS 12:29 14:07 Landed Late Track >
Nov 03 SYD CNS 12:19 13:52 Landed Late Track >
Nov 02 SYD CNS 11:48 13:17 Landed Track >
Nov 01 SYD CNS 11:50 13:18 Landed Track >
Oct 31 SYD CNS 11:49 13:09 Landed Track >

Qantas' Sydney–Cairns flight covers 1,973 km (1,226 mi) and runs daily. The timetable allows 3 h 5 min, but the flight usually takes about 2 h 35 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left on time and landed at 13:13, 17 minutes early.

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About QF 5872

Route
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD to Cairns Airport CNS
Distance
1,973 km (1,226 mi)
Typical flight time
2 h 35 min
Flies
Daily
On time
8 of the last 10
Average delay when late
30 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 2

QF 5872 FAQ

How long is the QF5872 flight?
The timetable allows 3 h 5 min. Sydney to Cairns is 1,973 km (1,226 mi).
How often is QF5872 late?
2 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 30 minutes on average.
Which days does QF5872 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF5872 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Cairns Airport (CNS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does QF5872 have?
Also listed as QFA5872 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 5872.

QF5872 and Sydney SYD to Cairns CNS Flights

Flight QF5872 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Jetstar Airways operated JQ952.

Other flights departing from Sydney SYD: CZ326, JQ952

Other flights arriving at Cairns CNS: JQ952, OI1225, NZ7639

All flights connecting Sydney SYD to Cairns CNS.