Virgin Australia VA161 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Virgin Australia flight VA161 from Sydney to Queenstown (SYD-ZQN): Flight VA161 has safely landed at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) 14:17 (local time), about 2m late.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m early
3h
Check-in Counter
H
Boarding Gate
26B
Arrival Gate
GATE
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m late
3h
Check-in Counter
H
Boarding Gate
26F
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h
Check-in Counter
H
Boarding Gate
53
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA161 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA161 flight from Sydney to Queenstown on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 4m. The aircraft has 177 seats.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
63
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
4m
Seats
177
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
76 cm
More legroom than on 14% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 25% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA161
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA161 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from SYD at approximately 09:37. This flight is expected to arrrive in ZQN at 14:14.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Nov 7 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 10:17 | 14:44 | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 09:35 | 14:07 | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 10:09 | 14:44 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 09:37 | 14:14 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 09:36 | 14:17 | Arrived |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 09:15 | 14:15 | Scheduled |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 09:15 | 14:15 | Scheduled |
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VA161 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA161 is 63% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63
%
Late on average
34 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
63
%
30 mins late
23
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
9 minutes
Early
50
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va161?
Flight va161 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 14:17 (updated Nov 11, 2026).Is flight va161 on time today?
Flight va161 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 14:17; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va161 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va161 is scheduled to depart at 09:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:36, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).When is flight va161 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va161 is scheduled to arrive at 14:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 14:17. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va161?
For flight va161, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 26F. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight va161 fly?
Flight va161 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN). Typical flight time is about 3 hours; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight va161?
Track flight va161 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight va161 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va161 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 2026). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight va161 departed from Sydney?
Flight va161 has already left Sydney and completed its journey. Departure was 09:36; actual arrival 14:17.What is the seat configuration for flight va161?
Flight va161 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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