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QF179 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Qantas Airways flight QF179 from Sydney to Norfolk Island (SYD-NLK): The scheduled departure has been delayed. New departure time is 10:47 with an updated arrival time of 12:47. Updates will follow.
Wed, Oct 7
Fri, Oct 9
SYD-NLK

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In Flight
Your flight has departed Sydney and is expected to arrive in Norfolk Island at 13:52.
Sydney(SYD)
11:49
Scheduled: 09:55, Oct 7
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
Norfolk Island(NLK)
13:52
Scheduled: 13:25, Oct 7
Norfolk Island International Airport
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
26C
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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SYD-NLK

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Delayed
Your flight is about 52m late
Sydney(SYD)
10:47
Scheduled: 09:55, Oct 9
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
Norfolk Island(NLK)
12:47
Scheduled: 13:25, Oct 9
Norfolk Island International Airport
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
53
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Arrived at Sydney

QF579
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Hamilton Island (HTI) Sydney (SYD)
Scheduled: 15:20
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10m early
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QF179 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the QF179 flight from Sydney to Norfolk Island on 10/9/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 18y, 8m. The aircraft has 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
On-Time Departure
47 %
On-Time Arrival
83 %
Avg. Delay
6 minutes
Aircraft Age
18y, 8m
Total Seats
174
Flight Distance
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QF179 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last QF179 flight departed on Wed, Oct 7 from SYD at approximately 11:49. This flight is expected to arrrive in NLK at 13:52.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Sep 25 Sydney (SYD) Norfolk Island (NLK) 738 10:33 13:38 Arrived
Sun, Sep 27 Sydney (SYD) Norfolk Island (NLK) 738 10:54 13:58 Arrived
Wed, Sep 30 Sydney (SYD) Norfolk Island (NLK) 738 10:49 14:03 Arrived
Fri, Oct 2 Sydney (SYD) Norfolk Island (NLK) 738 10:48 13:56 Arrived
Sun, Oct 4 Sydney (SYD) Norfolk Island (NLK) 738 11:05 13:08 Arrived
Wed, Oct 7 Sydney (SYD) Norfolk Island (NLK) 738 11:49 13:52 In Flight
Fri, Oct 9 Sydney (SYD) Norfolk Island (NLK) 738 10:47 12:47 Delayed

QF179 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF179 is 47% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47 %
Late on average 36 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
43 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
43 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight qf179?

    Flight qf179 is delayed by about 52 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 10:47 / 12:47 (updated Oct 9, 2026).
  • Flight qf179 is delayed by about 52 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 10:47 / 12:47. Watch for gate changes.
  • Flight qf179 is scheduled to depart at 09:55. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:47, and the current status is Delayed (updated Oct 9, 2026).
  • Flight qf179 is scheduled to arrive at 13:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:47. Status is Delayed as of Oct 9, 2026.
  • For flight qf179, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 53. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight qf179 is operated by Qantas Airways from Sydney (SYD) to Norfolk Island (NLK). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 30 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight qf179 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 qf179 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Oct 9, 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 qf179 has not left Sydney (SYD) yet and is delayed by about 52 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 10:47.
  • Flight qf179 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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