Virgin Australia VA8179 flight status now

Current status of VA8179 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 13 hours, 4 minutes

VA8179 - VOZ8179 Virgin Australia (VA)
DTW Detroit United States
Flight DTW to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 13 hours, 4 minutes
Departure Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 16:47 19 November 2025
Estimated 16:47 19 November 2025
N D2
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 19:10 19 November 2025
Estimated 19:10 19 November 2025
B 7
VA8179 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: NZ 6574, UA 4056
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 23 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: Wednesday 2025-11-19 03:43 AM
  • Current Time in Houston: Wednesday 2025-11-19 02:43 AM

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 16:47 19 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 19:10 19 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 3 hours 23 minutes.

Similar flight route from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Delta DL1633
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Mesa Airlines YV6251
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Aeromexico AM3637
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15:05
Korean Air KE3369
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15:05
Virgin Atlantic VS1635
Virgin Atlantic 		19/11/2025
20:15 		3 hours 9 minutes
22:24
WestJet WS7035
WestJet 		19/11/2025
20:15 		3 hours 9 minutes
22:24
United Airlines UA1798
United Airlines 		19/11/2025
08:15 		2 hours 54 minutes
10:32

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Detroit to Houston?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 23 minutes, with the flight distance of 1730 km (1075 miles).

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

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

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA8179 is arriving at?

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

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.