Virgin Australia VA697 flight status now

Current status of VA697 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 22 minutes

VA697 - VOZ697 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to PER
PER Perth Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 22 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 17:55 18 November 2025
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Arrival Perth Airport
IATA: PERICAO: YPPH
Scheduled 19:10 18 November 2025
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VA697 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: QR 7197, SQ 6960
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2707 kms / 1682 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 275
  • Freight capacity: 23.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: T-ASA
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Perth
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 01:33 AM
  • Current Time in Perth: Monday 2025-11-17 22:33 PM

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA697 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Perth (PER) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 17:55 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Perth Airport at 19:10 18 November 2025 Australia/Perth. The flight will last about 4 hours 15 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Virgin Australia VA693
Virgin Australia 		18/11/2025
15:40 		4 hours 15 minutes
16:55
Singapore Airlines SQ6964
Singapore Airlines 		18/11/2025
15:40 		4 hours 15 minutes
16:55
China Eastern MU4145
China Eastern 		18/11/2025
13:25 		4 hours 5 minutes
14:30
IndiGo 6E4904
IndiGo 		18/11/2025
13:25 		4 hours 5 minutes
14:30
Singapore Airlines SQ6956
Singapore Airlines 		18/11/2025
18:50 		4 hours 15 minutes
20:05
Virgin Australia VA689
Virgin Australia 		18/11/2025
13:30 		4 hours 4 minutes
14:45
Qantas QF773
Qantas 		18/11/2025
13:25 		3 hours 48 minutes
14:30
Qantas QF771
Qantas 		18/11/2025
10:10 		4 hours 10 minutes
11:15

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Perth?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 2707 km (1682 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA697 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA697 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA697 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA697 arrives in Perth Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Virgin Australia VA697 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA697 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.