Virgin Australia VA8517 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA8517 takes off from Newark (EWR) United States to San Francisco (SFO) United States. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Newark Liberty International Airport at 18:00 18 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at San Francisco International Airport at 21:37 18 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 6 hours 37 minutes.

Current status of VA8517 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 31 minutes

VA8517 - VOZ8517 Virgin Australia (VA)
EWR Newark United States
Flight EWR to SFO
SFO San Francisco United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 31 minutes
Departure Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA: EWRICAO: KEWR
Scheduled 18:00 18 January 2026
Estimated 18:00 18 January 2026
C 81
Arrival San Francisco International Airport
IATA: SFOICAO: KSFO
Scheduled 21:37 18 January 2026
Estimated 21:37 18 January 2026
3 F20
VA8517 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: LH 7886, NZ 9123, OZ 9524, SN 8941
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 37 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 4129 kms / 2566 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 757-200 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Newark: Sunday 2026-01-18 10:29 AM
  • Current Time in San Francisco: Sunday 2026-01-18 07:29 AM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA8517 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA8517 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 37 minutes, with the flight distance of 4129 km (2566 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA8517 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA8517 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA8517 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA8517 flights are operated using Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA8517 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8517 arrives at 21:37.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA8517 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA8517 arrives in San Francisco International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Virgin Australia VA8517 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA8517 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.