QF5916 Flight Status Qantas: Melbourne to Townsville (QFA5916)

Qantas QF 5916

En-Route

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
17:25
Actual
17:48

Terminal: 4 | Gate: 43

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

All MEL Departures >

TSV Townsville

Scheduled
19:25
Estimated
19:33

Gate: 2

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

Townsville Airport (TSV)

All TSV Arrivals >

Departed 6h 09m ago · was due to land 3h 24m ago, awaiting update 100%

MEL 17:48 TSV 19:33

2,057 km (1,278 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map MEL to TSV Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Townsville Airport, Australia, 2057 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AUSTRALIA MEL TSV Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

Add to calendar

Distance: 2057 km / 1278 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:00

QF 5916 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Melbourne to Townsville

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL TSV 17:48 19:33 En-Route Track >
Nov 08 MEL TSV 17:41 19:16 Landed Track >
Nov 07 MEL TSV 17:19 18:53 Landed Track >
Nov 06 MEL TSV 18:22 20:02 Delayed Track >
Nov 04 MEL TSV 17:52 19:27 Landed Track >
Nov 03 MEL TSV 17:44 19:09 Landed Track >
Nov 02 MEL TSV 18:57 20:31 Delayed Track >
Nov 01 MEL TSV 17:46 19:13 En-Route Track >
Oct 31 MEL TSV 17:21 18:48 En-Route Track >
Oct 30 MEL TSV 17:45 19:19 En-Route Track >

Qantas operates QF 5916 from Melbourne to Townsville, a 2,057 km (1,278 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The timetable allows 3 hours; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Today it left at 17:48, 23 minutes late, and is due in Townsville at 19:33, 8 minutes late.

< All Melbourne MEL Departures All Townsville TSV Arrivals >

About QF 5916

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Townsville Airport TSV
Distance
2,057 km (1,278 mi)
Scheduled flight time
3 h
Flies
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Usually departs from
Terminal 4

QF 5916 FAQ

How long is the QF5916 flight?
The timetable allows 3 hours. Melbourne to Townsville is 2,057 km (1,278 mi).
Which days does QF5916 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF5916 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 4 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does QF5916 have?
Also listed as QFA5916 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 5916.

QF5916 and Melbourne MEL to Townsville TSV Flights

Flight QF5916 is a code-share Qantas flight of the Jetstar Airways operated JQ916.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: JQ526, JQ916, MU4117, AY4919

Other flights arriving at Townsville TSV: JQ916, QF1796, QQ884

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Townsville TSV.