How long is the QF79 flight from Melbourne to Tokyo?

The timetable allows 10 h 20 min. Melbourne to Tokyo is 8,178 km (5,082 mi).

Which terminal does QF79 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does QF79 have?

Also listed as QFA79 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 79.

QF79 Flight Status Qantas: Melbourne to Tokyo (QFA79)

Qantas QF 79

Delayed, Arriving in 27'

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled: 09:20
Actual: 10:52

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 14

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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NRT Tokyo

Scheduled: 17:40
Estimated: 19:22
Delay: 1h42'

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 85

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+9

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

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Departed 10h 02m ago · lands in 27m 96%

MEL 10:52 NRT 19:22

7,816 km (4,857 mi) flown · 363 km (225 mi) to go

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

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Distance: 8178 km / 5082 miles · Scheduled Duration: 10:20 · Typical Duration: 09:40

QF 79 Flight Status & Schedule Qantas Melbourne to Tokyo

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 14	MEL	NRT	10:52	19:22	Delayed	Track >
Nov 13	MEL	NRT	10:32	18:43	Delayed	Track >
Nov 12	MEL	NRT	09:33	17:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 11	MEL	NRT	10:04	17:59	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 10	MEL	NRT	10:32	18:18	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 09	MEL	NRT	09:44	17:26	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	MEL	NRT	09:43	17:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	MEL	NRT	09:48	17:26	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	MEL	NRT	10:10	17:49	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	MEL	NRT	09:50	17:32	Landed	Track >

Qantas flight QF 79 links Melbourne and Tokyo, 8,178 km (5,082 mi) apart, and flies daily. The timetable allows 10 h 20 min, but the flight usually takes about 9 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 10:52, 1 h 32 min late, and is due in Tokyo at 19:22, 1 h 42 min late.

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About QF 79

Qantas Flight QF79 connects Melbourne, Australia to Tokyo, Japan, taking off from Melbourne Airport MEL and landing at Tokyo Narita International Airport NRT.

Route: Melbourne Airport MEL to Tokyo Narita International Airport NRT
Distance: 8,178 km (5,082 mi)
Typical flight time: 9 h 40 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 6 of the last 8
Average delay when late: 29 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 2

QF 79 FAQ

How long is the QF79 flight from Melbourne to Tokyo?: The timetable allows 10 h 20 min. Melbourne to Tokyo is 8,178 km (5,082 mi).
How often is QF79 from Melbourne to Tokyo late?: 2 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 29 minutes on average.
When was the latest QF79 flight from Melbourne to Tokyo?: The latest QF79 was the 09:20 (local time) departure from Melbourne on 12 November 2026; it landed 21 minutes early.
Which days does QF79 fly from Melbourne to Tokyo?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QF79 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does QF79 have?: Also listed as QFA79 (Qantas' ICAO code) and QF 79.

QF79 and Melbourne MEL to Tokyo NRT Flights

Flight QF79 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers LA4807, FJ5338, AY4878

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: PR210, JQ510, QF153, QF610

Other flights arriving at Tokyo NRT: SQ11, LJ263

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Tokyo NRT.