Virgin Australia VA253 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA253 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Canberra (CBR) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 06:25 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Canberra Airport at 07:35 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 3 minutes.

VA253 - VOZ253 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CBR
CBR Canberra Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 06:25
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Arrival Canberra Airport
IATA: CBRICAO: YSCB
Scheduled 07:35
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VA253 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 3 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 470 kms / 292 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-YMEN2
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-05-06 10:31 AM
  • Current Time in Canberra: Wednesday 2026-05-06 10:31 AM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA253 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA253 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 3 minutes, with the flight distance of 470 km (292 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA253 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA253 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Virgin Australia VA253 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA253 is operated on Monday.