QR8505 Flight Status Qatar Airways: Melbourne to Sydney (QTR8505)

Qatar Airways QR 8505

Landed 51' Late

MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
10:45
Actual
11:47

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 4

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled
12:10
Actual
13:01
Delay
51'

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 33

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 9h 56m ago 100%

MEL 11:47 SYD 13:01

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: 01:14

QR 8505 Flight Status & Schedule Qatar Airways Melbourne to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 MEL SYD 11:47 13:01 Landed Late Track >
Nov 06 MEL SYD 07:31 08:37 Landed Track >
Nov 03 MEL SYD 08:09 09:34 Delayed Track >
Oct 30 MEL SYD 11:13 12:14 Landed Track >
Oct 27 MEL SYD 07:43 08:44 Landed Track >

Qatar Airways' Melbourne–Sydney flight covers 705 km (438 mi) and runs three times a week: Monday, Tuesday 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 1 h 2 min late and landed at 13:01, 51 minutes late.

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About QR 8505

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

QR 8505 FAQ

How long is the QR8505 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Melbourne to Sydney is 705 km (438 mi).
Which days does QR8505 fly?
Three times a week: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QR8505 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 QR8505 have?
Also listed as QTR8505 (Qatar Airways' ICAO code) and QR 8505.

QR8505 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight QR8505 is a code-share Qatar Airways flight of the Virgin Australia operated VA835.

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: VA835, JQ703

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF642, VA484, VA835

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.