Virgin Australia VA163 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA163 from Sydney to Queenstown (SYD–ZQN): Flight VA163 has safely landed at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at 14:08 (local time). Arrival was about 38m late.
Sat, Oct 24
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 38m late
3h
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
26E
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
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VA163 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80
%
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
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Seat Information
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Flight History for VA163
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 08:39 | 13:23 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 08:49 | 13:29 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 08:50 | 13:24 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 08:46 | 13:20 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 09:02 | 13:42 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 08:50 | 13:28 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | B38M | 09:34 | 14:08 | Arrived |
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VA163 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA163 is 70% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
34 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
9 minutes
Early
57
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va163?
Flight va163 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 14:08 (updated Oct 25, 2026).Is flight va163 on time today?
Flight va163 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 14:08; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va163 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va163 is scheduled to depart at 08:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:34, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 25, 2026).When is flight va163 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va163 is scheduled to arrive at 13:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 14:08. Status is Arrived as of Oct 25, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va163?
For flight va163, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 26E. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight va163 fly?
Flight va163 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN). Typical flight time is about 3 hours; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight va163?
Track flight va163 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 va163 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va163 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 25, 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 va163 departed from Sydney?
Flight va163 has already left Sydney and completed its journey. Departure was 09:34; actual arrival 14:08.
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