QR8503 Flight Status Qatar Airways: Melbourne to Sydney (QTR8503)

Qatar Airways QR 8503

Landed 16' Late

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
17:15
Actual
17:55

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 4

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled
18:40
Actual
18:56
Delay
16'

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 40

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 4h 48m ago 100%

MEL 17:55 SYD 18:56

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: 01:01

QR 8503 Flight Status & Schedule Qatar Airways Melbourne to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL SYD 17:55 18:56 Landed Late Track >
Nov 06 MEL SYD 07:11 08:22 Landed Track >
Nov 04 MEL SYD 07:41 08:54 Landed Track >
Nov 02 MEL SYD 18:02 19:04 Landed Track >

Qatar Airways' Melbourne–Sydney flight covers 705 km (438 mi) and runs three times a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The timetable allows 1 h 25 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Today it left 40 minutes late and landed at 18:56, 16 minutes late.

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About QR 8503

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

QR 8503 FAQ

How long is the QR8503 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
Which days does QR8503 fly?
Three times a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QR8503 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 QR8503 have?
Also listed as QTR8503 (Qatar Airways' ICAO code) and QR 8503.

QR8503 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight QR8503 is a code-share Qatar Airways flight of the Virgin Australia operated VA869.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: VA869, JQ778, VA7

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: VA962, VA869

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.