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 08:15 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 10:54 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 3 hours 39 minutes.

VA8179 - VOZ8179 Virgin Australia (VA)
DTW Detroit United States
Flight DTW to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 08:15
N D5
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 10:54
B 28
VA8179 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 39 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: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 175
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Detroit: Saturday 2026-02-07 12:20 PM
  • Current Time in Houston: Saturday 2026-02-07 11:20 AM

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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) 39 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.