Qantas Air Cargo Tracking
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Qantas
IATA: QFQantas Freight, air cargo division of Australia's flag carrier, flying Airbus A321 and A330 freighters plus belly across Qantas and Jetstar.
Qantas Freight is the dedicated cargo arm of Qantas Airways, Australia's flag carrier and one of the world's oldest airlines, founded in 1920 as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services. The freight division was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Sydney. Qantas holds IATA code QF and ICAO code QFA, and is a founding member of the oneworld alliance. The unit manages cargo capacity on both dedicated freighters and the bellyholds of Qantas and Jetstar passenger aircraft, positioning it as the largest air freight operator in the Australian market.
Qantas at a glance
- Cargo division
- Qantas Freight
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia
- Founded
- 1920
- IATA / ICAO code
- QF / QFA
- Cargo fleet
- Dedicated freighter fleet of roughly 8 owned aircraft operated by subsidiary Express Freighters Australia: 6 Airbus A321-200/P2F narrowbody converts (about 23 tonnes payload each) and 2 Airbus A330-200/P2F widebody converts (VH-EBE, VH-EBF). Qantas Freight also wet-leases around 14 aircraft, including 2 Boeing 747-400F from Atlas Air for long-haul international lanes, plus 737-400F, BAe 146 and ATR 72 turboprops for domestic and regional runs. The last Boeing 767-300F was retired in May 2024. Substantial additional bellyhold capacity is carried across the Qantas and Jetstar passenger fleets.
- Cargo hubs
- Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE)
- Parent group
- Qantas Group
- Alliance
- oneworld
- Main cargo routes
- Domestic Australia, Australia-New Zealand, Australia-Asia (Hong Kong, wider Asia-Pacific), plus global reach via partner carriers
- Official website
- www.qantasfreight.com
About Qantas
Qantas Freight is the dedicated cargo arm of Qantas Airways, Australia's flag carrier and one of the world's oldest airlines, founded in 1920 as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services. The freight division was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Sydney. Qantas holds IATA code QF and ICAO code QFA, and is a founding member of the oneworld alliance. The unit manages cargo capacity on both dedicated freighters and the bellyholds of Qantas and Jetstar passenger aircraft, positioning it as the largest air freight operator in the Australian market.
The dedicated freighter fleet is owned and flown by subsidiary Express Freighters Australia and centres on Airbus narrowbody and widebody conversions. As of 2024 to 2025 it comprised roughly six Airbus A321-200/P2F freighters, each carrying about 23 tonnes, and two Airbus A330-200/P2F widebodies converted from former Qantas and Jetstar passenger jets. Qantas Freight retired its last Boeing 767-300F in May 2024 and wet-leases additional aircraft, including two Boeing 747-400F from Atlas Air for long-haul lanes, plus 737-400F, BAe 146 and ATR 72 turboprops for domestic and regional feeder services.
Qantas Freight operates from primary hubs at Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE), supported by more than 20 cargo handling terminals worldwide. As of October 2024 it directly served around 50 international and 80 domestic destinations, with reach extended to roughly 480 destinations through interline and partner arrangements, including a cargo cooperation agreement signed with Emirates in 2024. International freighter lanes link Australia with Asia, notably Hong Kong, and trans-Tasman routes to New Zealand. The division also confirmed it will be the first cargo airline at Western Sydney International Airport's new 24-hour cargo precinct, due to open in late 2026.
Global Air Cargo Tracking
Track your Qantas air freight instantly on Panvaya. We provide seamless air cargo tracking and visibility. You can easily search by AWB number (Air Waybill) to get real-time status updates on your shipments. Monitor your cargo on our interactive map and receive alert exceptions for any transit delays.
Qantas air cargo tracking FAQ
What is Qantas Freight and where is it based?
Qantas Freight is the air cargo division of Qantas Airways, Australia's flag carrier, headquartered in Sydney, Australia. It was established in 2001, while Qantas itself was founded in 1920. It handles cargo on dedicated freighters and in the bellyholds of Qantas and Jetstar passenger aircraft.
What aircraft does Qantas Freight operate?
Its owned freighter fleet, flown by subsidiary Express Freighters Australia, consists of about six Airbus A321-200/P2F narrowbody freighters and two Airbus A330-200/P2F widebodies. It also wet-leases aircraft including two Boeing 747-400F from Atlas Air for long-haul routes, plus 737-400F, BAe 146 and ATR 72 aircraft. The last Boeing 767 freighter was retired in May 2024.
What are Qantas's IATA and ICAO codes, and its cargo hubs?
Qantas uses IATA code QF and ICAO code QFA. Its main cargo hubs are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE), and Qantas is a founding member of the oneworld alliance.
How do I track a Qantas shipment?
Enter your Qantas Air Waybill (AWB) or Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number into Panvaya's tracker. You'll get the live flight route, milestone events, and a predictive ETA in real time, with no Qantas account or login needed for a quick lookup.
What is Qantas's IATA code?
Qantas's IATA code is QF. It identifies Qantas on bills of lading and shipping documents. On Panvaya you don't need to enter it. Just paste your AWB or MAWB number and we detect the carrier automatically.
Can I track Qantas air cargo by AWB number?
Yes. Panvaya tracks Qantas air cargo by Air Waybill (AWB) and Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number, returning live status, flight legs, and a predictive ETA.
Is Qantas air cargo tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Qantas shipments for free, with no login for a quick lookup. Sign in to unlock the full journey: detailed milestones, predictive ETAs, transhipment legs, and exception alerts.
Why isn't my Qantas air cargo updating?
Qantas tracking reflects what the carrier and flight feeds have reported, so there is often a lag between a real-world move and the update. Panvaya refreshes on a regular cycle; a shipment that looks stuck usually just means the next milestone (such as uplift or arrival) hasn't been filed yet.
How accurate is the ETA for Qantas shipments?
Panvaya combines Qantas's schedule with live flight position and historical performance to predict arrival, and refines the ETA as the journey progresses and conditions change. It is a continuously updated estimate, not a guarantee.