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QF1997 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF1997 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Oct 23, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL). The flight is expected to depart at 8:55 AM and land at 10:11 AM .
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
Sat, Oct 24
MEL-NTL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m late
Melbourne(MEL)
9:16 AM
Scheduled: 8:55 AM, Oct 22
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 40m
Newcastle(NTL)
10:36 AM
Scheduled: 10:35 AM, Oct 22
Williamtown Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
24
Arrival Gate
1
Baggage
B
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MEL-NTL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
8:55 AM
Scheduled: 8:55 AM, Oct 23
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 40m
Newcastle(NTL)
10:11 AM
Scheduled: 10:35 AM, Oct 23
Williamtown Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
28
Arrival Gate
1
Baggage
B
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
10:40 AM
Scheduled: 10:40 AM, Oct 24
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 40m
Newcastle(NTL)
12:20 PM
Scheduled: 12:20 PM, Oct 24
Williamtown Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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QF1996
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Newcastle (NTL) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 8:00 AM
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QF1997 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF1997 flight flying from Melbourne to Newcastle on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 18y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 97 seats.
flight status
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
77 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
83 %
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
18y, 4m
Seats
97
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF1997

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF1997 flight departed on Thu, Oct 22 from MEL at approximately 9:16 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in NTL at 10:36 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 17 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 11:02 AM 12:18 PM Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 9:11 AM 10:27 AM Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 9:53 AM 11:11 AM Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 9:12 AM 10:41 AM Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 9:16 AM 10:36 AM Arrived
Fri, Oct 23 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 8:55 AM 10:11 AM Scheduled
Sat, Oct 24 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 10:40 AM 12:20 PM Scheduled

QF1997 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF1997 is 77% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 10 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 34 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
77 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 10 minutes
Early
53 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf1997?

    Flight qf1997 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 8:55 AM, arrival 10:35 AM (updated Oct 23, 2026).
  • Flight qf1997 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 8:55 AM, with arrival at 10:35 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight qf1997 is scheduled to depart at 8:55 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 8:55 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 23, 2026).
  • Flight qf1997 is scheduled to arrive at 10:35 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:11 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 23, 2026.
  • For flight qf1997, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 28. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf1997 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour40 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight qf1997 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 qf1997 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, 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 qf1997 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 8:55 AM.
  • Flight qf1997 usually flies a Embraer 190 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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