Virgin Australia VA656 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA656 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Oct 22, 2026, scheduled to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR), has a change in flight status: the original departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 16:45 , with a new arrival time of 17:22 . Trip.com will continue to provide the latest updates on this flight.
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A47
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Delayed
Your flight is about 40m late
1h
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A47
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A47
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
--
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VA656 Aircraft Details
Saab 340
Punctuality (Departure)
97
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
10 minutes
Age
--
Seats
--
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Snacks
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
1-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA656
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA656 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from SYD at approximately 16:05. This flight is expected to arrrive in CBR at 17:05.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 15 | Sydney (SYD) | Canberra (CBR) | SF34 | 16:17 | 16:59 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Sydney (SYD) | Canberra (CBR) | SF34 | 16:05 | 17:05 | Scheduled |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Sydney (SYD) | Canberra (CBR) | SF34 | 16:05 | 17:05 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Sydney (SYD) | Canberra (CBR) | SF34 | 16:05 | 17:05 | Scheduled |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Sydney (SYD) | Canberra (CBR) | SF34 | 16:05 | 17:05 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Sydney (SYD) | Canberra (CBR) | SF34 | 16:45 | 17:22 | Delayed |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Sydney (SYD) | Canberra (CBR) | SF34 | 16:05 | 17:05 | Scheduled |
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VA656 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA656 is 97% (Late on average 11 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
97
%
Late on average
11 minutes
Early
17
%
On time
80
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
10 minutes
Early
90
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va656?
Flight va656 is delayed by about 40 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 16:45 / 17:22 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight va656 on time today?
Flight va656 is delayed by about 40 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 16:45 / 17:22. Watch for gate changes.Has flight va656 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va656 is scheduled to depart at 16:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:45, and the current status is Delayed (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight va656 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va656 is scheduled to arrive at 17:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:22. Status is Delayed as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va656?
For flight va656, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A47. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight va656 fly?
Flight va656 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR). Typical flight time is about 1 hour; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight va656?
Track flight va656 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 va656 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va656 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Oct 22, 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 va656 departed from Sydney?
Flight va656 has not left Sydney (SYD) yet and is delayed by about 40 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 16:45.What is the seat configuration for flight va656?
Flight va656 usually flies a Saab 340 with seat layout 1-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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