Virgin Australia VA8509 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA8509 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Mar 13, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX), departed at 10:41 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and is expected to arrive at 06:31 (local time in Los Angeles, UTC-7) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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Fri, Mar 13
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
14h 20m
Check-in Counter
C164-171,D174-175
Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
156
Baggage
5
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Los Angeles at 06:31.
14h 20m
Check-in Counter
C164-171,D174-175
Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
156
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
14h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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VA8509 Aircraft Details
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
47%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80%
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
5y, 6m
Seats
252
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
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Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
198 cm
Legroom
52 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
89 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA8509
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA8509 flight departed on Thu, Mar 12 from MEL at approximately 10:46. This flight is expected to arrrive in LAX at 06:43.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Mar 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 12:47 | 08:39 | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 11:53 | 07:50 | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 11:14 | 06:54 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 10:46 | 06:43 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 10:41 | 06:31 | En route |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 10:30 | 06:50 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 10:30 | 06:50 | Scheduled |
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VA8509 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA8509 is 47% (Late on average 42 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47%
Late on average 42 minutes
Early
0%
On time
47%
30 mins late
30%
60 mins late
17%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
40%
On time
40%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
2%
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18°C - 33°C
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-18 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Melbourne 00:50| Los Angeles 06:50
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