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Quick facts about Qantas

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Qantas (IATA: QF, ICAO: QFA) is an AU airline and a member of the oneworld alliance.

Qantas is Australia's flag carrier and the oldest continuously operating airline in the world, founded in outback Queensland in 1920. The Flying Kangaroo, as it is affectionately known, has an impeccable safety record and is routinely cited as one of the world's safest airlines. Qantas operates the world's longest non-stop commercial flights as part of its Project Sunrise initiative.

Did you know? Qantas is the world's third oldest airline and holds the record for the world's longest non-stop commercial flight: QF22 from New York JFK to Sydney, covering 16,200 km in approximately 19 hours 25 minutes.

Qantas — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Qantas passengers

Main Hubs
Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER)
Founded
1920 — 106 years of service
Fleet Size
~120 aircraft
Airbus A380, Airbus A330, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 737 MAX
Destinations
85+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag. Business: 30kg. Carry-on: 7kg + 1 small personal item. Some fares allow 2 checked bags — always check booking confirmation.
Check-in Tips
Qantas online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Sydney International Terminal (T1) serves long-haul departures — Australian customs requires advance passenger declarations.

How to Track Qantas Flights

Tracking a Qantas flight on Departra is simple. Enter your QF flight number in the search box above — for example, QF100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.