Virgin Australia VA8508 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Australia VA8508 takes off from Los Angeles (LAX) United States to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Los Angeles International Airport at 22:35 18 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 09:30 20 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 15 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of VA8508 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 17 minutes

VA8508 - VOZ8508 Virgin Australia (VA)
LAX Los Angeles United States
Flight LAX to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 17 minutes
Departure Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 22:35 18 January 2026
Estimated 22:35 18 January 2026
6 68B
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 09:30 20 January 2026
Estimated 09:30 20 January 2026
2 20
VA8508 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AV 2000, LH 8928, LX 3098, NZ 9898
  • Flight Duration: 15 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 12748 kms / 7921 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: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Sunday 2026-01-18 22:18 PM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Monday 2026-01-19 17:18 PM

Flight routes similar to Virgin Australia VA8508

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Air New Zealand NZ9898
Air New Zealand 		18/01/2026
22:35 		15 hours 55 minutes
09:30
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Qantas 		18/01/2026
22:50 		15 hours 40 minutes
09:30
United Airlines UA98
United Airlines 		18/01/2026
22:35 		15 hours 55 minutes
09:30
American Airlines AA7356
American Airlines 		18/01/2026
22:50 		15 hours 40 minutes
09:30
SWISS LX3098
SWISS 		18/01/2026
22:35 		15 hours 55 minutes
09:30
WestJet WS6008
WestJet 		18/01/2026
22:50 		15 hours 40 minutes
09:30
Alaska Airlines AS5004
Alaska Airlines 		18/01/2026
22:50 		15 hours 40 minutes
09:30
Lufthansa LH8928
Lufthansa 		18/01/2026
22:35 		15 hours 55 minutes
09:30

Virgin Australia Flight VA8508 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA8508 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 15 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 12748 km (7921 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA8508 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA8508 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA8508 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA8508 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA8508 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8508 arrives at 09:30.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA8508 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8508 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Virgin Australia VA8508 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA8508 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.