Qantas Airways QF161 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF161 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Nov 12, 2026, flying from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG), departed at 10:13 AM and is expected to arrive at 2:56 PM (local time in Wellington, UTC+13) and land at Wellington International Airport (WLG).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m early
3h 10m
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
26C
Arrival Gate
49
Baggage
3
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En route
Your flight has departed Sydney and is expected to arrive in Wellington at 2:56 PM.
3h 10m
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
26F
Arrival Gate
49
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 10m
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
53
Arrival Gate
49
Baggage
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QF161 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF161 flight flying from Sydney to Wellington on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Late on average
4 minutes
Age
15y, 4m
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 QF161
Trip.com historical records show that the last QF161 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from SYD at approximately 9:58 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in WLG at 2:40 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Nov 7 | Sydney (SYD) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 10:36 AM | 3:18 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Sydney (SYD) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 9:55 AM | 2:40 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Sydney (SYD) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 10:12 AM | 3:00 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Sydney (SYD) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 9:55 AM | 2:40 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Sydney (SYD) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 9:58 AM | 2:40 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Sydney (SYD) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 10:13 AM | 2:56 PM | En route |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Sydney (SYD) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 9:40 AM | 2:50 PM | Scheduled |
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QF161 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF161 is 67% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
29 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
4 minutes
Early
57
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight qf161?
Flight qf161 has departed (status: En route). Departure 10:13 AM, estimated arrival 2:56 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).Is flight qf161 on time today?
Flight qf161 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 10:13 AM and is estimated to arrive at 2:56 PM.Has flight qf161 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight qf161 is scheduled to depart at 9:40 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:13 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 12, 2026).When is flight qf161 scheduled to arrive?
Flight qf161 is scheduled to arrive at 2:50 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 2:56 PM. Status is En route as of Nov 12, 2026.What is the gate information for flight qf161?
For flight qf161, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 26F. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight qf161 fly?
Flight qf161 is operated by Qantas Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG). Typical flight time is about 3 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight qf161?
Track flight qf161 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 flight qf161 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If qf161 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, 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.Has flight qf161 departed from Sydney?
Flight qf161 has departed from Sydney (SYD) at 10:13 AM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight qf161?
Flight qf161 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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