Virgin Australia VA196 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Virgin Australia VA196 takes off from Nadi (NAN) Fiji to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Nadi International Airport at 16:55 Pacific/Fiji. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 20:45 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 5 hours 50 minutes.

VA196 - VOZ196 Virgin Australia (VA)
NAN Nadi Fiji
Flight NAN to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Nadi International Airport
IATA: NANICAO: NFFN
Scheduled 16:55
None None
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 20:45
2 3
VA196 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3868 kms / 2403 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: VOZ196
  • Departure Timezone: Pacific/Fiji
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Nadi: Wednesday 2026-05-06 00:56 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2026-05-05 22:56 PM

Virgin Australia VA196 Flight Statistics

Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
FLIGHT NO VA196
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 4
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 11
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 23
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 23
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Australia VA196 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sat 02 May
Scheduled On time
Nadi (NAN) 2026-05-02T16:55
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-05-02T20:45
Thu 16 Apr
Departed On time
Nadi (NAN) 2026-04-16T16:55
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-16T20:45
2026-04-16T16:38
Tue 14 Apr
Scheduled On time
Nadi (NAN) 2026-04-14T16:55
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-14T20:45
Sat 11 Apr
Arrived Delayed by 26m
Nadi (NAN) 2026-04-11T16:55
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-11T20:45
2026-04-11T17:15
2026-04-11T21:11
Thu 09 Apr
Departed Delayed by 25m
Nadi (NAN) 2026-04-09T16:55
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-04-09T20:45
2026-04-09T17:20
Tue 31 Mar
Scheduled On time
Nadi (NAN) 2026-03-31T16:55
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-03-31T21:45
Thu 23 Oct
Departed On time
Nadi (NAN) 2025-10-23T16:55
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-10-23T21:45
2025-10-23T17:33
Tue 14 Oct
Departed On time
Nadi (NAN) 2025-10-14T16:55
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-10-14T21:45
2025-10-14T16:58
Sat 11 Oct
Departed On time
Nadi (NAN) 2025-10-11T16:55
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-10-11T21:45
2025-10-11T16:53
Thu 09 Oct
Scheduled On time
Nadi (NAN) 2025-10-09T16:55
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-10-09T21:45

Flight routes similar to Virgin Australia VA196

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Fiji Airways FJ935
Fiji Airways 		06/05/2026
08:30 		5 hours 49 minutes
12:25
Qantas QF3866
Qantas 		06/05/2026
08:30 		5 hours 49 minutes
12:25
Jetstar JQ122
Jetstar 		06/05/2026
15:35 		5 hours 45 minutes
19:20
Qantas QF5540
Qantas 		06/05/2026
15:35 		5 hours 45 minutes
19:20
Qantas QF3870
Qantas 		06/05/2026
18:40 		5 hours 55 minutes
22:35
Virgin Australia VA198
Virgin Australia 		06/05/2026
16:55 		5 hours 35 minutes
21:30
Fiji Airways FJ931
Fiji Airways 		06/05/2026
18:40 		5 hours 55 minutes
22:35
Virgin Australia VA9018
Virgin Australia 		06/05/2026
16:55 		5 hours 35 minutes
21:30

Virgin Australia Flight VA196 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA196 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 3868 km (2403 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA196 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA196 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA196 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA196 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Virgin Australia VA196 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA196 is operated on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.