Virgin Australia VA697 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Virgin Australia VA697 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Perth (PER) Australia. It's operated by Virgin Australia. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 17:45 06 May 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Perth Airport at 20:10 06 May 2026 Australia/Perth. The flight will last about 4 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of VA697 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 13 hours, 29 minutes

VA697 - VOZ697 Virgin Australia (VA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to PER
PER Perth Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 13 hours, 29 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 17:45 06 May 2026
Estimated 17:45 06 May 2026
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Arrival Perth Airport
IATA: PERICAO: YPPH
Scheduled 20:10 06 May 2026
Estimated 20:10 06 May 2026
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VA697 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: QR 7197, SA 7266, SQ 6960
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2707 kms / 1682 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Australia
  • IATA: VA
  • ICAO: VOZ
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 275
  • Freight capacity: 23.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: T-ASA
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Perth
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-05-06 04:16 AM
  • Current Time in Perth: Wednesday 2026-05-06 02:16 AM

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Virgin Australia Flight VA697 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Australia VA697 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2707 km (1682 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Australia VA697 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Australia VA697 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Australia VA697 flight?

All Virgin Australia VA697 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Australia VA697 arrive?

Flight Virgin Australia VA697 arrives at 20:10.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Australia VA697 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Australia VA697 arrives in Perth Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Virgin Australia VA697 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Australia VA697 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.