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Virgin Australia VA1297 Flight Status Today
Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA1297 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 16:55 11 April 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 20:20 11 April 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Current status of VA1297 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 49 minutes
VA1297 - VOZ1297
Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL
Melbourne Australia
CNS
Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time
Estimated Depart in 49 minutes
Scheduled
16:55 11 April 2026
Estimated
16:55 11 April 2026
3
2
Scheduled
20:20 11 April 2026
Estimated
20:20 11 April 2026
2
18
VA1297 Detail
- Type: Domestic Flight
- Code Shares: SQ 6676, UA 7408
- Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
- Virgin Australia
- IATA: VA
- ICAO: VOZ
- Operating Days: Monday, Thursday
Passenger Services
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 176
- Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
- Callsign: F-YCMT1
- Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Current Time in Melbourne: Saturday 2026-04-11 16:06 PM
- Current Time in Cairns: Saturday 2026-04-11 16:06 PM
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| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
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QF702 Qantas |
11/04/2026 08:25 |
3 hours 24 minutes 11:50 |
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EK5514 Emirates |
11/04/2026 12:50 |
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QF5862 Qantas |
11/04/2026 11:20 |
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UA7408 United Airlines |
11/04/2026 16:55 |
3 hours 25 minutes 20:20 |
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NZ7704 Air New Zealand |
11/04/2026 12:50 |
3 hours 25 minutes 16:15 |
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6E4455 IndiGo |
11/04/2026 11:20 |
3 hours 20 minutes 14:40 |
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QF5866 Qantas |
11/04/2026 19:15 |
3 hours 25 minutes 22:40 |
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MU4094 China Eastern |
11/04/2026 12:50 |
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Virgin Australia Flight VA1297 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA1297 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).
What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA1297 flight?
The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA1297 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA1297 flight?
All Virgin Australia VA1297 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.
When does the flight Virgin Australia VA1297 arrive?
Flight Virgin Australia VA1297 arrives at 20:20.
Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA1297 is arriving at?
Flight Virgin Australia VA1297 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.
How many Virgin Australia VA1297 flights are operated a week?
2 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA1297 is operated on Monday, Thursday.