QR8471 Flight Status Qatar Airways: Melbourne to Sydney (QTR8471)

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
07:00
Actual
07:27

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 12

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled
08:25
Actual
08:34

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 31

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 14h 30m ago 100%

MEL 07:27 SYD 08:34

705 km (438 mi) flown

Route map MEL to SYD Map of the great-circle route from Melbourne Airport, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia, 705 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MEL SYD 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: 705 km / 438 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Actual Duration: 01:07

QR 8471 Flight Status & Schedule Qatar Airways Melbourne to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL SYD 07:27 08:34 Landed Track >
Nov 02 MEL SYD 07:17 08:20 Landed Track >
Oct 26 MEL SYD 11:14 12:22 Landed Track >
Oct 12 MEL SYD 11:02 12:03 Landed Track >

Qatar Airways' Melbourne–Sydney flight covers 705 km (438 mi) and runs once a week, on Mondays. The timetable allows 1 h 25 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Today it left 27 minutes late and still landed at 08:34, just 9 minutes behind schedule.

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About QR 8471

Route
Melbourne Airport MEL to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance
705 km (438 mi)
Scheduled flight time
1 h 25 min
Flies
Mon
Usually departs from
Terminal 3

QR 8471 FAQ

How long is the QR8471 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
Which days does QR8471 fly?
Once a week, on Mondays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QR8471 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at Melbourne Airport (MEL) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does QR8471 have?
Also listed as QTR8471 (Qatar Airways' ICAO code) and QR 8471.

QR8471 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight QR8471 is a code-share Qatar Airways flight of the Virgin Australia operated VA811.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: GA719, QF410, VA811, QF6102

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: VA811, QF730, CX9087, NZ7133

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.