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QF1997 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF1997 from Melbourne to Newcastle (MEL–NTL): Flight QF1997 has safely landed at Williamtown Airport (NTL) at 10:07 (local time). Arrival was about 2m late.
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
MEL-NTL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 28m late
Melbourne(MEL)
09:07
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Newcastle(NTL)
10:33
Scheduled: 10:05, Nov 12
Williamtown Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
1
Baggage
A
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m late
Melbourne(MEL)
08:52
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Newcastle(NTL)
10:07
Scheduled: 10:05, Nov 13
Williamtown Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
22
Arrival Gate
1
Baggage
A
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
13:15
Scheduled: 13:15, Nov 14
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 35m
Newcastle(NTL)
14:50
Scheduled: 14:50, Nov 14
Williamtown Airport
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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QF1997 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF1997 flight flying from Melbourne to Newcastle on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 19y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 97 seats.
flight status
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
50 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Late on average
16 minutes
Age
19y, 1m
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, Nov 12 from MEL at approximately 09:07. This flight is expected to arrrive in NTL at 10:33.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 13:48 15:07 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 09:04 10:22 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 08:41 09:55 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 09:02 10:17 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 09:07 10:33 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 08:52 10:07 Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Melbourne (MEL) Newcastle (NTL) E190 13:15 14:50 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 50% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 36 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
43 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
23 %
On time
67 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf1997?

    Flight qf1997 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 10:07 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight qf1997 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 10:07; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf1997 is scheduled to depart at 08:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:52, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight qf1997 is scheduled to arrive at 10:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:07. Status is Arrived as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight qf1997, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 22. 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 hour 35 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 (Arrived, updated Nov 13, 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 already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 08:52; actual arrival 10:07.
  • 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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