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QFA498

Operated by Qantas

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Departure

MEL YMML VFR

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne, AU

Local time
04:55 GMT+10
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
434 ft
Coordinates
-37.6707, 144.8379

cloud Weather

Wind
280° / 9 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
SCT 3,200 ft, OVC 6,800 ft
Temp / Dew
9°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-04T18:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YMML 041830Z AUTO 28009KT 9999 // SCT032 OVC068 09/07 Q1021

TAF YMML 041727Z 0418/0600 27012KT 9999 -SHRA SCT020 BKN035 FM050700 26008KT 9999 NSW SCT045 FM051200 33008KT 9999 SCT040 FM051800 33008KT CAVOK

Arrival

SYD YSSY VFR

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney (Mascot), AU

Local time
04:55 GMT+10
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
21 ft
Coordinates
-33.9461, 151.1770

cloud Weather

Wind
320° / 8 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
CLR
Temp / Dew
8°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-04T18:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YSSY 041830Z AUTO 32008KT 9999 // NCD 08/01 Q1021

TAF YSSY 041705Z 0418/0600 27012KT CAVOK

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 7 Departures
flight_land 4 Arrivals

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-26 7C47BC MEL → SYD Jul 26, 11:45 UTCJul 26, 12:55 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-07-24 7C47BE MEL → SYD Jul 24, 11:05 UTCJul 24, 12:15 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-07-23 7C47B9 MEL → SYD Jul 23, 11:40 UTCJul 23, 12:40 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-22 7C47BB MEL → SYD Jul 22, 11:25 UTCJul 22, 12:20 UTC55m - -
2026-07-21 7C47BE MEL → SYD Jul 21, 11:20 UTCJul 21, 12:25 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-20 7C47BD MEL → SYD Jul 20, 11:15 UTCJul 20, 12:25 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-07-19 7C47B8 MEL → SYD Jul 19, 11:25 UTCJul 19, 12:40 UTC1h 15m - -
2026-07-17 7C47BB MEL → SYD Jul 17, 11:25 UTCJul 17, 12:35 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-07-16 7C47B9 MEL → SYD Jul 16, 11:10 UTCJul 16, 12:14 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-15 7C6DB3 MEL → SYD Jul 15, 11:10 UTCJul 15, 12:15 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-14 7C47BA MEL → SYD Jul 14, 11:05 UTCJul 14, 12:10 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-13 7C47BD MEL → SYD Jul 13, 11:15 UTCJul 13, 12:20 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-10 7C47BD MEL → SYD Jul 10, 11:15 UTCJul 10, 12:20 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-09 7C47B9 MEL → SYD Jul 9, 11:00 UTCJul 9, 12:05 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-08 7C47BE MEL → SYD Jul 8, 11:10 UTCJul 8, 12:15 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-07 7C47B8 MEL → SYD Jul 7, 11:05 UTCJul 7, 12:05 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-06 7C47BA MEL → SYD Jul 6, 11:15 UTCJul 6, 12:20 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-07-05 7C47BA MEL → SYD Jul 5, 11:15 UTCJul 5, 12:25 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-07-03 7C77F7 MEL → SYD Jul 3, 11:45 UTCJul 3, 12:45 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-02 7C47BE MEL → SYD Jul 2, 11:15 UTCJul 2, 12:15 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-07-01 7C47BA MEL → SYD Jul 1, 11:20 UTCJul 1, 12:25 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-06-30 7C47B9 MEL → SYD Jun 30, 11:00 UTCJun 30, 12:10 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-06-29 7C47B9 MEL → SYD Jun 29, 11:10 UTCJun 29, 12:14 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-06-28 7C47BE MEL → SYD Jun 28, 11:14 UTCJun 28, 12:15 UTC1h 0m - -
2026-06-26 7C47BB MEL → SYD Jun 26, 11:05 UTCJun 26, 12:14 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-06-25 7C47BD MEL → SYD Jun 25, 11:10 UTCJun 25, 12:19 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-06-24 7C6DBB MEL → SYD Jun 24, 10:59 UTCJun 24, 12:09 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-06-23 7C47BA MEL → SYD Jun 23, 11:19 UTCJun 23, 12:25 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-06-22 7C47BE MEL → SYD Jun 22, 11:14 UTCJun 22, 12:19 UTC1h 5m - -
2026-06-21 7C47BB MEL → SYD Jun 21, 11:05 UTCJun 21, 12:14 UTC1h 10m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
91 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
10

Monthly activity 4 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 21
June 2026 27
May 2026 25
April 2026 18

QFA498 frequently asked

Where does flight QFA498 fly?
QFA498 (Qantas) flies from MEL to SYD. View the full route page.
How long is flight QFA498?
Based on observed flights, QFA498 takes on average 1h 6m from takeoff to landing.
How often does QFA498 fly?
QFA498 has been observed flying daily in our tracking data. We've recorded 91 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight QFA498?
QFA498 has been operated by 10 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track QFA498 live?
Yes. When QFA498 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.