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EK5388 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK5388 flight operated by Emirates on Nov 15, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL). The flight is expected to depart at 3:45 PM (local time in Christchurch, UTC+13) and arrive at 5:40 PM (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) .
Sat, Nov 14
Sun, Nov 15
Mon, Nov 16
CHC-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 17m early
Christchurch(CHC)
3:56 PM
Scheduled: 15:45, Nov 14
Christchurch Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 55m
Melbourne(MEL)
5:23 PM
Scheduled: 17:40, Nov 14
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
29
Arrival Gate
11
Baggage
6
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CHC-MEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Christchurch(CHC)
3:45 PM
Scheduled: 15:45, Nov 15
Christchurch Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 55m
Melbourne(MEL)
5:40 PM
Scheduled: 17:40, Nov 15
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
28
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Christchurch(CHC)
3:45 PM
Scheduled: 15:45, Nov 16
Christchurch Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 55m
Melbourne(MEL)
5:40 PM
Scheduled: 17:40, Nov 16
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
32
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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EK5388 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK5388 flight from Christchurch to Melbourne on 11/15/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 11m. The aircraft has 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
14y, 11m
Seats
174
Flight Distance
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Flight History for EK5388

Trip.com historical records show that the last EK5388 flight departed on Sat, Nov 14 from CHC at approximately 3:56 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 5:23 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Nov 10 Christchurch (CHC) Melbourne (MEL) 738 4:19 PM 5:28 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Christchurch (CHC) Melbourne (MEL) 738 3:58 PM 5:17 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Christchurch (CHC) Melbourne (MEL) 738 3:56 PM 5:08 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Christchurch (CHC) Melbourne (MEL) 738 4:01 PM 5:33 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Christchurch (CHC) Melbourne (MEL) 738 3:56 PM 5:23 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Christchurch (CHC) Melbourne (MEL) 738 3:45 PM 5:40 PM Scheduled
Mon, Nov 16 Christchurch (CHC) Melbourne (MEL) 738 3:45 PM 5:40 PM Scheduled

EK5388 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of EK5388 is 70% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 8 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
73 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ek5388?

    Flight ek5388 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 3:45 PM, arrival 5:40 PM (updated Nov 15, 2026).
  • Flight ek5388 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 3:45 PM, with arrival at 5:40 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ek5388 is scheduled to depart at 3:45 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 3:45 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 15, 2026).
  • Flight ek5388 is scheduled to arrive at 5:40 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:40 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 15, 2026.
  • For flight ek5388, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 28. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ek5388 is expected at carousel 8 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ek5388 is operated by Emirates from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 55 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight ek5388 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 ek5388 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 15, 2026). Contact Emirates or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ek5388 has not departed from Christchurch (CHC) yet and is currently on schedule for 3:45 PM.
  • Flight ek5388 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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Time on arrival: Christchurch 19:40 | Melbourne 17:40

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