How long is the QF73 flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

The timetable allows 13 h 30 min. Sydney to San Francisco is 11,949 km (7,425 mi).

Which terminal does QF73 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and arrives at Terminal I at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does QF73 have?

Also listed as QFA73 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 73.

QF73 Flight Status Qantas: Sydney to San Francisco (QFA73)

Qantas QF 73

Landed 17' Late

SYD Sydney

Scheduled: 21:25
Actual: 22:15

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 8

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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SFO San Francisco

Scheduled: 15:55
Actual: 16:12
Delay: 17'

Terminal: I | Gate: A12

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time PST

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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Landed 10h 08m ago 100%

SYD 22:15 SFO 16:12

11,949 km (7,425 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 11949 km / 7425 miles · Scheduled Duration: 13:30 · Actual Duration: 12:57

QF 73 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Sydney to San Francisco

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 13	SYD	SFO	22:15	16:12	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 11	SYD	SFO	21:31	15:24	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	SYD	SFO	21:39	15:36	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	SYD	SFO	22:30	16:28	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 04	SYD	SFO	21:46	15:50	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	SYD	SFO	21:39	15:14	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	SYD	SFO	22:14	16:59	Landed	Track >
Oct 28	SYD	SFO	21:25	16:55	Cancelled	Track >
Oct 25	SYD	SFO	21:49	16:56	Landed	Track >
Oct 23	SYD	SFO	21:45	16:48	Landed	Track >

Qantas operates QF 73 from Sydney to San Francisco, a 11,949 km (7,425 mi) trip, three times a week (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday). Its timetable allows 13 h 30 min; in practice it usually takes about 12 h 55 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 50 minutes late and landed at 16:12, 17 minutes late.

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About QF 73

Qantas Flight QF73 connects Sydney, Australia to San Francisco, United States, taking off from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.

Route: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD to San Francisco International Airport SFO
Distance: 11,949 km (7,425 mi)
Typical flight time: 12 h 55 min
Flies: Wed, Fri, Sun
On time: 7 of the last 10
Average delay when late: 25 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 1

QF 73 FAQ

How long is the QF73 flight from Sydney to San Francisco?: The timetable allows 13 h 30 min. Sydney to San Francisco is 11,949 km (7,425 mi).
How often is QF73 from Sydney to San Francisco late?: 2 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was cancelled; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
When was the latest QF73 flight from Sydney to San Francisco?: The latest QF73 was the 21:25 (local time) departure from Sydney on 13 November 2026; it landed 17 minutes late.
Which days does QF73 fly from Sydney to San Francisco?: Three times a week: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF73 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and arrives at Terminal I at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does QF73 have?: Also listed as QFA73 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 73.

QF73 and Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO Flights

Flight QF73 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers AS5001, AA7397

Other flights departing from Sydney SYD: EK417, QF842, EY455, VA898

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: WS1500, F91191, UA2262, AS688

All flights connecting Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO.