Virgin Australia VA8179 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA8179 takes off from Detroit (DTW) United States to Houston (IAH) United States. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 16:40 27 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 19:05 27 February 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of VA8179 is Arrived On time

VA8179 - VOZ8179 Virgin Australia (VA)
DTW Detroit United States
Flight DTW to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Arrived On time
Departure Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 16:40 27 February 2026
Actual 16:35 27 February 2026
N D6
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 19:05 27 February 2026
Actual 18:35 27 February 2026
A 1
VA8179 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: NZ 6572, UA 4020
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1730 kms / 1075 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 175
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Detroit: Friday 2026-02-27 23:47 PM
  • Current Time in Houston: Friday 2026-02-27 22:47 PM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA8179 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA8179 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 1730 km (1075 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA8179 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA8179 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA8179 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA8179 flights are operated using Embraer 175 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA8179 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8179 arrives at 19:05.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA8179 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8179 arrives in George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Terminal A.

How many Virgin Australia VA8179 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA8179 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.