Virgin Australia VA8217 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA8217 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to Sacramento (SMF) United States. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 20:20 21 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Sacramento International Airport at 22:45 21 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 4 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of VA8217 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 12 hours, 24 minutes

VA8217 - VOZ8217 Virgin Australia (VA)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to SMF
SMF Sacramento United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 12 hours, 24 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 20:20 21 January 2026
Estimated 20:20 21 January 2026
C 6
Arrival Sacramento International Airport
IATA: SMFICAO: KSMF
Scheduled 22:45 21 January 2026
Estimated 22:45 21 January 2026
A None
VA8217 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: EK 6160, TK 8634
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2590 kms / 1610 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 2 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: VOZ8217
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Houston: Wednesday 2026-01-21 07:56 AM
  • Current Time in Sacramento: Wednesday 2026-01-21 05:56 AM

Flight routes similar to Virgin Australia VA8217

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
United Airlines UA2274
United Airlines 		21/01/2026
09:45 		4 hours 25 minutes
12:10
Turkish Airlines TK8634
Turkish Airlines 		21/01/2026
20:20 		4 hours 25 minutes
22:45
United Airlines UA1148
United Airlines 		21/01/2026
20:20 		4 hours 25 minutes
22:45
Virgin Australia VA8296
Virgin Australia 		21/01/2026
09:45 		4 hours 6 minutes
12:10
Emirates EK6160
Emirates 		21/01/2026
20:35 		4 hours 25 minutes
23:00

Virgin Australia Flight VA8217 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA8217 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2590 km (1610 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA8217 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA8217 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA8217 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA8217 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA8217 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8217 arrives at 22:45.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA8217 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8217 arrives in Sacramento International Airport at Terminal A.

How many Virgin Australia VA8217 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA8217 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.