Virgin Australia VA8511 Flight Status Today

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 21:30 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 07:00 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 17 hours 30 minutes.

VA8511 - VOZ8511 Virgin Australia (VA)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 21:30
C 7
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 07:00
1 None
VA8511 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 17 hours 30 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: Friday 2026-05-01 00:14 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Friday 2026-05-01 15:14 PM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA8511 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA8511 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 17 hour(s) 30 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 .