QR8491 Flight Status Qatar Airways: Sydney to Queenstown (QTR8491)

Qatar Airways QR 8491

Landed 29' Late

SYD Sydney

Scheduled
09:15
Actual
10:09

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 37

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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ZQN Queenstown

Scheduled
14:15
Actual
14:44
Delay
29'

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

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Landed 11h 19m ago 100%

SYD 10:09 ZQN 14:44

1,939 km (1,205 mi) flown

Route map SYD to ZQN Map of the great-circle route from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia to Queenstown Airport, New Zealand, 1939 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. NEW ZEALAND SYD ZQN 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: 1939 km / 1205 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:00 · Actual Duration: 02:35

QR 8491 Flight Status & Schedule Qatar Airways Sydney to Queenstown

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 SYD ZQN 10:09 14:44 Landed Late Track >
Nov 08 SYD ZQN 09:35 14:08 Landed Track >
Nov 07 SYD ZQN 10:17 14:44 Landed Late Track >
Nov 06 SYD ZQN 09:47 14:28 En-Route Track >
Nov 05 SYD ZQN 09:37 14:13 Landed Track >
Nov 03 SYD ZQN 10:41 15:14 Delayed Track >
Nov 02 SYD ZQN 10:35 15:14 Delayed Track >
Nov 01 SYD ZQN 09:23 13:49 Landed Track >
Oct 31 SYD ZQN 09:46 14:18 Landed Track >

Qatar Airways flight QR 8491 links Sydney and Queenstown, 1,939 km (1,205 mi) apart, and flies five times a week: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With 3 hours in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 2 h 35 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 54 minutes late and landed at 14:44, 29 minutes late.

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About QR 8491

Route
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD to Queenstown Airport ZQN
Distance
1,939 km (1,205 mi)
Typical flight time
2 h 35 min
Flies
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
4 of the last 6
Average delay when late
29 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

QR 8491 FAQ

How long is the QR8491 flight?
The timetable allows 3 hours. Sydney to Queenstown is 1,939 km (1,205 mi).
How often is QR8491 late?
2 of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 29 minutes on average.
Which days does QR8491 fly?
Five times a week: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QR8491 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does QR8491 have?
Also listed as QTR8491 (Qatar Airways' ICAO code) and QR 8491.

QR8491 and Sydney SYD to Queenstown ZQN Flights

Flight QR8491 is a code-share Qatar Airways flight of the Virgin Australia operated VA161.

Other flights departing from Sydney SYD: QF592, VA161, VA412, VA555

Other flights arriving at Queenstown ZQN: NZ232, VA161, NZ637

All flights connecting Sydney SYD to Queenstown ZQN.