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QFA179

Operated by Qantas

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Departure

SYD YSSY VFR

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney (Mascot), AU

Local time
09:08 GMT+10
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
21 ft
Coordinates
-33.9461, 151.1770

cloud Weather

Wind
310° / 7 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
FEW 3,000 ft
Temp / Dew
16°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-18T22:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YSSY 182230Z 31007KT 9999 FEW030 16/09 Q1022

TAF YSSY 182002Z 1821/2000 30008KT 9999 FEW030 FM190100 16012KT 9999 FEW040 FM191400 30005KT CAVOK

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 1 Departures
flight_land 6 Arrivals

Arrival

NLK YSNF VFR

Norfolk Island International Airport

Burnt Pine, NF

Local time
10:08 GMT+11
Timezone
Pacific/Norfolk
Type
Medium Airport
Elevation
371 ft
Coordinates
-29.0418, 167.9395

cloud Weather

Wind
260° / 13 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
FEW 2,900 ft
Temp / Dew
23°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-18T22:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YSNF 182230Z AUTO 26013KT 9999 // FEW029 23/17 Q1010

TAF AMD YSNF 182143Z 1821/1918 25014KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 FM190000 26016G28KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 FM190300 27025G35KT 9999 -SHRA SCT030 INTER 1912/1918 4000 SHRA BKN020

Recent history last 4

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-17 7C6DD6 SYD → NLK Apr 17, 01:20 UTCApr 17, 01:45 UTC25m - -
2026-04-17 7C6DD6 SYD → NLK Apr 17, 00:55 UTCApr 17, 01:15 UTC20m - -
2026-04-15 7C6DE7 SYD → NLK Apr 15, 00:55 UTCApr 15, 01:15 UTC20m - -
2026-04-15 7C6DE7 SYD → NLK Apr 15, 00:40 UTCApr 15, 00:50 UTC10m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
4
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
2

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 4

QFA179 frequently asked

Where does flight QFA179 fly?
QFA179 (Qantas) flies from SYD to NLK. View the full route page.
How long is flight QFA179?
Based on observed flights, QFA179 takes on average 19m from takeoff to landing.
How often does QFA179 fly?
QFA179 has been observed flying occasionally in our tracking data. We've recorded 4 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight QFA179?
QFA179 has been operated by 2 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track QFA179 live?
Yes. When QFA179 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.