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QF842 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF842 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Darwin (DRW). The flight is expected to depart at 21:15 (local time in Sydney, UTC+11) and arrive at 23:53 (local time in Darwin, UTC+9.5) .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
SYD-DRW

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
Sydney(SYD)
21:27
Scheduled: 21:15, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 25m
Darwin(DRW)
00:05
Scheduled: 00:10, Nov 12
Darwin International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
--
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SYD-DRW

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
21:15
Scheduled: 21:15, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 25m
Darwin(DRW)
23:53
Scheduled: 00:10, Nov 13
Darwin International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
21:15
Scheduled: 21:15, Nov 13
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 25m
Darwin(DRW)
00:10
Scheduled: 00:10, Nov 14
Darwin International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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QF842 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF842 flight from Sydney to Darwin on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 24y, 4m. The aircraft has 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
80 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
24y, 4m
Seats
174
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF842

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF842 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from SYD at approximately 21:27. This flight is expected to arrrive in DRW at 00:05.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Nov 4 Sydney (SYD) Darwin (DRW) 738 21:33 00:11 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Sydney (SYD) Darwin (DRW) 738 21:22 00:02 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Darwin (DRW) 738 21:49 00:31 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Sydney (SYD) Darwin (DRW) 738 21:35 00:12 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Sydney (SYD) Darwin (DRW) 738 21:27 00:05 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Sydney (SYD) Darwin (DRW) 738 21:15 23:53 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 Sydney (SYD) Darwin (DRW) 738 21:15 00:10 Scheduled

QF842 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF842 is 80% (Late on average 22 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 22 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
77 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
67 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf842?

    Flight qf842 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 21:15, arrival 00:10 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight qf842 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 21:15, with arrival at 00:10. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight qf842 is scheduled to depart at 21:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:15, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight qf842 is scheduled to arrive at 00:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 23:53. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight qf842, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 10. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf842 is operated by Qantas Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Darwin (DRW). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 25 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight qf842 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 qf842 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, 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 qf842 has not departed from Sydney (SYD) yet and is currently on schedule for 21:15.
  • Flight qf842 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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Time on arrival: Sydney 01:23 | Darwin 23:53

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