Qantas Airways QF171 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF171 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Nov 12, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG), departed at 8:14 AM and is expected to arrive at 1:25 PM (local time in Wellington, UTC+13) and land at Wellington International Airport (WLG).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
R1-22
Boarding Gate
11B
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
3
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Wellington at 1:25 PM.
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
R1-22
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 30m
Check-in Counter
N
Boarding Gate
11A
Arrival Gate
49
Baggage
--
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QF171 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF171 flight flying from Melbourne to Wellington on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
13y, 1m
Seats
174
Flight Distance
--
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 QF171
Trip.com historical records show that the last QF171 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from MEL at approximately 8:13 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in WLG at 1:23 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Nov 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 8:18 AM | 1:25 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 8:06 AM | 1:21 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 8:35 AM | 1:55 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 8:12 AM | 1:25 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 8:13 AM | 1:23 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 8:14 AM | 1:25 PM | En route |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Wellington (WLG) | 738 | 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM | Scheduled |
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QF171 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF171 is 70% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
25 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
3
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
6 minutes
Early
53
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
3
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight qf171?
Flight qf171 has departed (status: En route). Departure 8:14 AM, estimated arrival 1:25 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).Is flight qf171 on time today?
Flight qf171 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 8:14 AM and is estimated to arrive at 1:25 PM.Has flight qf171 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight qf171 is scheduled to depart at 8:00 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 8:14 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 12, 2026).When is flight qf171 scheduled to arrive?
Flight qf171 is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 1:25 PM. Status is En route as of Nov 12, 2026.What is the gate information for flight qf171?
For flight qf171, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 2. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight qf171 fly?
Flight qf171 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG). Typical flight time is about 3 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight qf171?
Track flight qf171 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 qf171 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If qf171 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 qf171 departed from Melbourne?
Flight qf171 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 8:14 AM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight qf171?
Flight qf171 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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