Qantas Airways
QF171 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF171 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Oct 13, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG), departed at 09:28 and is expected to arrive at 14:36 (local time in Wellington, UTC+13) and land at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Mon, Oct 12
Tue, Oct 13
Wed, Oct 14
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 11m early
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
N200-213
Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
3
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Wellington at 14:36.
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
N200-213
Boarding Gate
11A
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 35m
Check-in Counter
N
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
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QF171 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF171 flight flying from Melbourne to Wellington on 10/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
77
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
12y, 10m
Seats
174
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
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 is unavailable
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 QF171
Trip.com historical records show that the last QF171 flight departed on Mon, Oct 12 from MEL at approximately 09:19. This flight is expected to arrrive in WLG at 14:24.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:43 | 14:57 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:40 | 14:57 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:11 | 14:16 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:13 | 14:40 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:19 | 14:24 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:28 | 14:36 | En route |
| Wed, Oct 14 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 09:00 | 14:35 | Scheduled |
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QF171 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF171 is 67% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
28 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Early
50
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
23
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
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What is the current status of flight qf171?
Flight qf171 has departed (status: En route). Departure 09:28, estimated arrival 14:36 (updated Oct 13, 2026). -
Is flight qf171 on time today?
Flight qf171 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 09:28 and is estimated to arrive at 14:36. -
Has flight qf171 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight qf171 is scheduled to depart at 09:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:28, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 13, 2026). -
When is flight qf171 scheduled to arrive?
Flight qf171 is scheduled to arrive at 14:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 14:36. Status is En route as of Oct 13, 2026. -
What is the gate information for flight qf171?
For flight qf171, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 11A. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security. -
What route does flight qf171 fly?
Flight qf171 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday. -
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If flight qf171 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight qf171 departed from Melbourne?
Flight qf171 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 09:28 (status: En route). -
What is the seat configuration for flight qf171?
Flight qf171 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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