Qantas Airways QF2497 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF2497 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Mar 15, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Horn Island (HID) to Cairns (CNS). The flight is expected to depart at 15:35 and land at 17:06
Sat, Mar 14
Sun, Mar 15
Mon, Mar 16
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m early
1h 45m
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
16
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 45m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
16
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 45m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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QF2497 Aircraft Details
de Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87%
Late on average
12 minutes
Age
16y, 2m
Seats
74
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
2-2
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Flight History for QF2497
Trip.com historical records show that the last QF2497 flight departed on Sat, Mar 14 from HID at approximately 15:51. This flight is expected to arrrive in CNS at 17:19.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Mar 11 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 16:50 | 18:24 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 16:01 | 17:30 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 15:27 | 16:57 | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 15:51 | 17:19 | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 15:35 | 17:06 | Scheduled |
| Mon, Mar 16 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 15:35 | 17:20 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Mar 17 | Horn Island (HID) | Cairns (CNS) | DH8D | 15:35 | 17:20 | Scheduled |
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QF2497 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF2497 is 77% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 12 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
7%
On time
70%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 12 minutes
Early
37%
On time
50%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
1%
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