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QF8979 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Qantas Airways Flight QF8979 from Helsinki to Melbourne (HEL–MEL): Great news — Flight QF8979 has landed safely at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 07:10 local time, arriving about 10m early.
Fri, Nov 6
HEL-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m early
Helsinki(HEL)
00:41
Scheduled: 00:15, Nov 6
Helsinki Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 22h 5m
BKK
20h 42m
Melbourne(MEL)
07:10
Scheduled: 07:20, Nov 7
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
AREA200
Boarding Gate
52
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
4
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QF8979

QF8979 Aircraft Details

flight status
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
8 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
85 %
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
--
Seats
--
Flight Distance
--

Flight History for QF8979

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Helsinki (HEL) Melbourne (MEL) 359 00:33 08:08 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Helsinki (HEL) Melbourne (MEL) 359 00:54 07:33 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Helsinki (HEL) Melbourne (MEL) 359 00:41 07:41 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Helsinki (HEL) Melbourne (MEL) 359 00:51 07:34 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Helsinki (HEL) Melbourne (MEL) 359 00:38 07:10 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Helsinki (HEL) Melbourne (MEL) 359 00:41 07:10 Arrived

QF8979 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF8979 is 8% (Late on average 51 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 85% (Late on average 9 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
8 %
Late on average 51 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
8 %
30 mins late
69 %
60 mins late
15 %
90 mins late
8 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
85 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
46 %
On time
38 %
30 mins late
15 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight qf8979?

    Flight qf8979 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 07:10 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight qf8979 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 07:10; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight qf8979 is scheduled to depart at 00:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:41, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight qf8979 is scheduled to arrive at 07:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:10. Status is Arrived as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight qf8979 is expected at carousel 4 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight qf8979 is operated by Qantas Airways from Helsinki (HEL) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 22 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight qf8979 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 qf8979 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 7, 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 qf8979 has already left Helsinki and completed its journey. Departure was 00:41; actual arrival 07:10.
  • Flight qf8979 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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