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QFA438

Operated by Qantas

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Departure

MEL YMML VFR

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne, AU

Local time
16:26 GMT+10
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
434 ft
Coordinates
-37.6707, 144.8379

cloud Weather

Wind
340° / 6 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
FEW 8,100 ft
Temp / Dew
24°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-28T06:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YMML 280600Z AUTO 34006KT 9999 // FEW081 24/08 Q1022

TAF AMD YMML 280510Z 2806/2912 30012KT CAVOK FM281000 21006KT CAVOK FM281400 22006KT 9999 SCT008 FM281900 35005KT 9999 FEW008 FM282300 12008KT CAVOK FM290700 19008KT CAVOK FM291000 34006KT CAVOK TEMPO 2814/2821 9999 BKN008

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 4 Departures
flight_land 5 Arrivals

Arrival

SYD YSSY VFR

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney (Mascot), AU

Local time
16:26 GMT+10
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
21 ft
Coordinates
-33.9461, 151.1770

cloud Weather

Wind
60° / 11 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
CAVOK
Temp / Dew
22°C / 12°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-28T06:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YSSY 280600Z 06011KT CAVOK 22/12 Q1024

TAF YSSY 280502Z 2806/2912 05012KT CAVOK FM281100 30006KT 9999 FEW030 FM290000 13008KT 9999 FEW025 FM291000 04006KT 9999 FEW020 SCT040

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 12 Departures
flight_land 11 Arrivals

Recent history last 10

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-28 7C6DB4 MEL → SYD Apr 28, 01:20 UTCApr 28, 02:25 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-04-27 7C6DD9 MEL → SYD Apr 27, 01:15 UTCApr 27, 02:25 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-04-26 7C6D92 MEL → SYD Apr 26, 01:30 UTCApr 26, 02:35 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-04-25 7C77F5 MEL → SYD Apr 25, 01:15 UTCApr 25, 02:15 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-04-24 7C6D93 MEL → SYD Apr 24, 01:25 UTCApr 24, 02:30 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-04-23 7C6DD6 MEL → SYD Apr 23, 01:15 UTCApr 23, 02:20 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-04-22 7C6DBB MEL → SYD Apr 22, 01:15 UTCApr 22, 02:20 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-04-21 7C6DB5 MEL → SYD Apr 21, 01:25 UTCApr 21, 02:30 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-04-20 7C6D91 MEL → SYD Apr 20, 01:30 UTCApr 20, 02:35 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-04-18 7C6D95 MEL → SYD Apr 18, 01:25 UTCApr 18, 02:20 UTC55m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
10
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
10

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 10

QFA438 frequently asked

Where does flight QFA438 fly?
QFA438 (Qantas) flies from MEL to SYD. View the full route page.
How long is flight QFA438?
Based on observed flights, QFA438 takes on average 1h 4m from takeoff to landing.
How often does QFA438 fly?
QFA438 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 10 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight QFA438?
QFA438 has been operated by 10 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track QFA438 live?
Yes. When QFA438 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.