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QF079 Flight Status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF079 from Melbourne to Tokyo (MEL–NRT): Flight QF079 landed at Narita International Airport (NRT) at 6:27 PM local time, arriving about 33m early.
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
Sat, Oct 24
MEL-TYO

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m early
Melbourne(MEL)
10:50 AM
Scheduled: 10:35 AM, Oct 22
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 25m
Tokyo(NRT)
6:36 PM
Scheduled: 7:00 PM, Oct 22
Narita International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
N200-213
Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
81
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 33m early
Melbourne(MEL)
11:02 AM
Scheduled: 10:35 AM, Oct 23
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 25m
Tokyo(NRT)
6:27 PM
Scheduled: 7:00 PM, Oct 23
Narita International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
N200-213
Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
83
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
10:35 AM
Scheduled: 10:35 AM, Oct 24
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 25m
Tokyo(NRT)
7:00 PM
Scheduled: 7:00 PM, Oct 24
Narita International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
N
Boarding Gate
14
Arrival Gate
83
Baggage
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Tokyo Weather Alert: Very Strong Typhoon No. 30, packing maximum winds of 45 m/s and gusts up to 65 m/s, is moving northwest. After impacting the Okinawa region through October 24, it is forecast to shift northeast and potentially approach Eastern Japan, including Tokyo, around October 26 as an extratropical cyclone. Residents are advised to monitor official updates closely due to forecast uncertainties.

QF079 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF079 flight flying from Melbourne to Tokyo on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A330-300. This aircraft has been in service for 22y. The aircraft is equipped with 297 seats.
flight status
Airbus A330-300
Punctuality (Departure)
60 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
13 minutes
Age
22y
Seats
297
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF079

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF079 flight departed on Thu, Oct 22 from MEL at approximately 10:50 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in NRT at 6:36 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Oct 18 Melbourne (MEL) Tokyo (NRT) 333 10:53 AM 6:52 PM Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Melbourne (MEL) Tokyo (NRT) 333 11:07 AM 6:52 PM Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Melbourne (MEL) Tokyo (NRT) 333 11:06 AM 6:52 PM Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Melbourne (MEL) Tokyo (NRT) 333 11:19 AM 7:07 PM Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Melbourne (MEL) Tokyo (NRT) 333 10:50 AM 6:36 PM Arrived
Fri, Oct 23 Melbourne (MEL) Tokyo (NRT) 333 11:02 AM 6:27 PM Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 Melbourne (MEL) Tokyo (NRT) 333 10:35 AM 7:00 PM Scheduled

QF079 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF079 is 60% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 13 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60 %
Late on average 35 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
30 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 13 minutes
Early
80 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf079?

    Flight qf079 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 6:27 PM (updated Oct 23, 2026).
  • Flight qf079 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 6:27 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf079 is scheduled to depart at 10:35 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:02 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 23, 2026).
  • Flight qf079 is scheduled to arrive at 7:00 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:27 PM. Status is Arrived as of Oct 23, 2026.
  • For flight qf079, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 8. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf079 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Tokyo (NRT). Typical flight time is about 10 hours25 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight qf079 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If qf079 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 23, 2026). Contact Qantas Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight qf079 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 11:02 AM; actual arrival 6:27 PM.
  • Flight qf079 usually flies a Airbus A330-300 with seat layout 2-4-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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