Virgin Australia
VA162 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA162 from Queenstown to Sydney (ZQN–SYD): Flight VA162 has safely landed at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 14:11 (local time). Arrival was about 24m early.
Sat, Oct 3
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m early
3h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
5
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VA162 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
80
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
16 minutes
Age
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
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Flight History for VA162
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Sep 12 | Queenstown (ZQN) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 13:26 | 14:16 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Queenstown (ZQN) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 13:37 | 14:28 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Queenstown (ZQN) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 13:54 | 14:36 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Queenstown (ZQN) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 13:34 | 14:18 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Queenstown (ZQN) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 14:27 | 14:23 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Queenstown (ZQN) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 14:11 | 14:10 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Queenstown (ZQN) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 14:20 | 14:11 | Arrived |
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VA162 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA162 is 80% (Late on average 14 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 16 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
14 minutes
Early
27
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
16 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
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What is the current status of flight va162?
Flight va162 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 14:11 (updated Oct 5, 2026). -
Is flight va162 on time today?
Flight va162 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 14:11; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel. -
Has flight va162 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va162 is scheduled to depart at 14:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:20, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 5, 2026). -
When is flight va162 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va162 is scheduled to arrive at 14:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 14:11. Status is Arrived as of Oct 5, 2026. -
What is the baggage carousel number for flight va162?
After arrival, baggage for flight va162 is expected at carousel 5 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival. -
What route does flight va162 fly?
Flight va162 is operated by Virgin Australia from Queenstown (ZQN) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Monday. -
How can I check real-time status for flight va162?
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If flight va162 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va162 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 5, 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 va162 departed from Queenstown?
Flight va162 has already left Queenstown and completed its journey. Departure was 14:20; actual arrival 14:11.
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