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QF163 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF163 flight operated by Qantas Airways on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG). The flight is expected to depart at 18:40 (local time in Sydney, UTC+11) and arrive at 23:23 (local time in Wellington, UTC+13) .
Mon, Nov 9
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
SYD-WLG

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m early
Sydney(SYD)
18:53
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 9
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 10m
Wellington(WLG)
23:37
Scheduled: 23:50, Nov 9
Wellington International Airport I
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
51
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
3
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SYD-WLG

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
18:40
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 10m
Wellington(WLG)
23:23
Scheduled: 23:50, Nov 11
Wellington International Airport I
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
51
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
18:40
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 10m
Wellington(WLG)
23:50
Scheduled: 23:50, Nov 12
Wellington International Airport I
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
51
Arrival Gate
48
Baggage
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QF164
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Wellington (WLG) Sydney (SYD)
Scheduled: 17:40
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QF163 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF163 flight from Sydney to Wellington on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 4m. The aircraft has 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
63 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
12y, 4m
Seats
174
Flight Distance
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Flight History for QF163

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF163 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from SYD at approximately 18:53. This flight is expected to arrrive in WLG at 23:37.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Nov 5 Sydney (SYD) Wellington (WLG) 738 19:33 00:18 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Wellington (WLG) 738 19:30 00:16 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Sydney (SYD) Wellington (WLG) 738 19:18 23:57 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Sydney (SYD) Wellington (WLG) 738 19:51 00:39 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Sydney (SYD) Wellington (WLG) 738 18:53 23:37 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Sydney (SYD) Wellington (WLG) 738 18:40 23:23 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 12 Sydney (SYD) Wellington (WLG) 738 18:40 23:50 Scheduled

QF163 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF163 is 63% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
37 %
On time
50 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf163?

    Flight qf163 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 18:40, arrival 23:50 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight qf163 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 18:40, with arrival at 23:50. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight qf163 is scheduled to depart at 18:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:40, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight qf163 is scheduled to arrive at 23:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 23:23. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight qf163, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 51. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf163 is operated by Qantas Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Wellington (WLG). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 10 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight qf163 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 qf163 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 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 qf163 has not departed from Sydney (SYD) yet and is currently on schedule for 18:40.
  • Flight qf163 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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Arrival Info: Wellington Weather & Current Time

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Time on arrival: Sydney 21:23 | Wellington 23:23

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