Virgin Australia VA8509 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Australia VA8509 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Los Angeles (LAX) United States. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 11:30 01 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Los Angeles International Airport at 06:50 01 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 14 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of VA8509 is Scheduled Delayed by 52m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 18 minutes

VA8509 - VOZ8509 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to LAX
LAX Los Angeles United States
Scheduled Delayed by 52m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 18 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 11:30 01 January 2026
Estimated 12:22 01 January 2026
2 14
Arrival Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 06:50 01 January 2026
Estimated 07:16 01 January 2026
TBIT None
VA8509 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AV 2016, LH 8929, LX 3099, NZ 9899
  • Flight Duration: 14 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 12748 kms / 7921 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Thursday 2026-01-01 11:04 AM
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Wednesday 2025-12-31 16:04 PM

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11:30 		14 hours 20 minutes
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Air New Zealand NZ9899
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11:30 		14 hours 20 minutes
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American Airlines AA7349
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Delta DL12
Delta 		01/01/2026
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06:00
SWISS LX3099
SWISS 		01/01/2026
11:30 		14 hours 20 minutes
06:50
Qantas QF93
Qantas 		01/01/2026
12:00 		14 hours 25 minutes
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Alaska Airlines AS5005
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Virgin Australia Flight VA8509 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA8509 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 14 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 12748 km (7921 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA8509 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA8509 is Scheduled Delayed by 52m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA8509 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA8509 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA8509 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8509 arrives at 06:50.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA8509 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8509 arrives in Los Angeles International Airport at Terminal TBIT.

How many Virgin Australia VA8509 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA8509 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .