Virgin Australia VA1197 flight status now

VA1197 - VOZ1197 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to BNK
BNK Ballina Australia
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 31-July-2021
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 08:05
3 9
Arrival Ballina Byron Airport
IATA: BNKICAO: YBNA
Scheduled 10:15
None None
VA1197 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1271 kms / 790 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Passenger
  • Callsign: VOZ1197
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 16:32 PM
  • Current Time in Ballina: Tuesday 2025-11-18 16:32 PM

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA1197 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Ballina (BNK) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 08:05 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Ballina Byron Airport at 10:15 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 2 hours 10 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Qantas QF5464
Qantas 		18/11/2025
11:40 		0 minutes
13:40
Emirates EK7502
Emirates 		18/11/2025
11:40 		0 minutes
13:40
Jetstar JQ464
Jetstar 		18/11/2025
11:40 		0 minutes
13:40

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ballina?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 1271 km (790 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA1197 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA1197 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 Passenger aircraft.