Qantas Airways
QF189 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF189 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Oct 13, 2026, flying from Sydney (SYD) to Nuku'alofa (TBU), departed at 9:24 AM and is expected to arrive at 3:21 PM (local time in Nuku'alofa, UTC+13) and land at Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU).
Sat, Oct 10
Tue, Oct 13
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 51m late
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
26D
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Sydney and is expected to arrive in Nuku'alofa at 3:21 PM.
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
63
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled: 7:45 AM
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QF189 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF189 flight flying from Sydney to Nuku'alofa on 10/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
17
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
77
%
Late on average
15 minutes
Age
14y
Seats
174
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for QF189
Trip.com historical records show that the last QF189 flight departed on Sat, Oct 10 from SYD at approximately 10:15 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in TBU at 4:21 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Sep 22 | Sydney (SYD) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | 738 | 9:37 AM | 4:34 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Sydney (SYD) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | 738 | 9:49 AM | 4:50 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Sydney (SYD) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | 738 | 9:40 AM | 4:58 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Sydney (SYD) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | 738 | 10:08 AM | 5:25 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Sydney (SYD) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | 738 | 9:25 AM | 3:38 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Sydney (SYD) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | 738 | 10:15 AM | 4:21 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Sydney (SYD) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | 738 | 9:24 AM | 3:21 PM | En route |
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QF189 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF189 is 17% (Late on average 44 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 15 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
17
%
Late on average
44 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
57
%
60 mins late
23
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
15 minutes
Early
23
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current status of flight qf189?
Flight qf189 has departed (status: En route). Departure 9:24 AM, estimated arrival 3:21 PM (updated Oct 13, 2026). -
Is flight qf189 on time today?
Flight qf189 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 9:24 AM and is estimated to arrive at 3:21 PM. -
Has flight qf189 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight qf189 is scheduled to depart at 9:05 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:24 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 13, 2026). -
When is flight qf189 scheduled to arrive?
Flight qf189 is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 3:21 PM. Status is En route as of Oct 13, 2026. -
What is the gate information for flight qf189?
For flight qf189, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 63. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security. -
What route does flight qf189 fly?
Flight qf189 is operated by Qantas Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Nuku'alofa (TBU). Typical flight time is about 4 hours25 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday. -
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If flight qf189 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight qf189 departed from Sydney?
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What is the seat configuration for flight qf189?
Flight qf189 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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