Virgin Australia VA8511 flight status now

Current status of VA8511 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 13 hours, 14 minutes

VA8511 - VOZ8511 Virgin Australia (VA)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 13 hours, 14 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 20:25 18 November 2025
Estimated 20:25 18 November 2025
D 3
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 07:00 20 November 2025
Estimated 07:00 20 November 2025
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VA8511 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: LH 8894
  • Flight Duration: 17 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 13833 kms / 8595 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 2 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: VOZ8511
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Houston: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:11 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2025-11-19 00:11 AM

International flight Virgin Australia VA8511 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 20:25 18 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 07:00 20 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 17 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Lufthansa LH8894
Lufthansa 		18/11/2025
20:25 		17 hours 35 minutes
07:00
United Airlines UA101
United Airlines 		18/11/2025
20:25 		17 hours 35 minutes
07:00

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Houston to Sydney?

On average, nonstop flight takes 17 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 13833 km (8595 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA8511 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA8511 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA8511 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8511 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Virgin Australia VA8511 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA8511 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .