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QF5579 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF5579 from Cairns to Tokyo (CNS–NRT): Flight QF5579 has safely landed at Narita International Airport (NRT) at 17:52 (local time). Arrival was about 18m early.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
CNS-TYO

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3h 40m late
Cairns(CNS)
15:50
Scheduled: 11:45, Nov 11
Cairns Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 25m
Tokyo(NRT)
21:50
Scheduled: 18:10, Nov 11
Narita International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
1-10
Boarding Gate
I4
Arrival Gate
154
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
Cairns(CNS)
11:43
Scheduled: 11:45, Nov 12
Cairns Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 25m
Tokyo(NRT)
17:52
Scheduled: 18:10, Nov 12
Narita International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
1-10
Boarding Gate
I5
Arrival Gate
154
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Cairns(CNS)
11:45
Scheduled: 11:45, Nov 13
Cairns Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 25m
Tokyo(NRT)
18:10
Scheduled: 18:10, Nov 13
Narita International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
1-10
Boarding Gate
I4
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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QF5579 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF5579 flight flying from Cairns to Tokyo on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 335 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
80 %
Late on average
2 minutes
Age
12y, 7m
Seats
335
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF5579

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF5579 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from CNS at approximately 15:50. This flight is expected to arrrive in NRT at 21:50.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 8 Cairns (CNS) Tokyo (NRT) 788 12:41 18:46 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Cairns (CNS) Tokyo (NRT) 788 11:48 17:48 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Cairns (CNS) Tokyo (NRT) 788 11:56 17:50 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Cairns (CNS) Tokyo (NRT) 788 15:50 21:50 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Cairns (CNS) Tokyo (NRT) 788 11:43 17:52 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Cairns (CNS) Tokyo (NRT) 788 11:45 18:10 Scheduled
Sat, Nov 14 Cairns (CNS) Tokyo (NRT) 788 11:45 18:10 Scheduled

QF5579 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF5579 is 73% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 2 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
10 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 2 minutes
Early
67 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf5579?

    Flight qf5579 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 17:52 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight qf5579 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 17:52; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf5579 is scheduled to depart at 11:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:43, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight qf5579 is scheduled to arrive at 18:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:52. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight qf5579, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is I5. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf5579 is operated by Qantas Airways from Cairns (CNS) to Tokyo (NRT). Typical flight time is about 7 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight qf5579 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 qf5579 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 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 qf5579 has already left Cairns and completed its journey. Departure was 11:43; actual arrival 17:52.
  • Flight qf5579 usually flies a Boeing 787-800 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Cairns 18:52 | Tokyo 17:52

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