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VA518 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Virgin Australia flight VA518 from Gold Coast to Sydney (OOL–SYD): Flight VA518 has safely landed at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 13:45 (local time). Arrival was about 5m early.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
OOL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m late
Gold Coast(OOL)
11:50
Scheduled: 11:20, Nov 10
Gold Coast Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
14:05
Scheduled: 13:50, Nov 10
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
15
Arrival Gate
36
Baggage
D2
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
Gold Coast(OOL)
11:27
Scheduled: 11:20, Nov 11
Gold Coast Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
13:45
Scheduled: 13:50, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
33
Baggage
D2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Gold Coast(OOL)
11:20
Scheduled: 11:20, Nov 12
Gold Coast Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Sydney(SYD)
13:50
Scheduled: 13:50, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
42
Baggage
D2
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VA515
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Sydney (SYD) Gold Coast (OOL)
Scheduled: 10:40
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VA518 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA518 flight flying from Gold Coast to Sydney on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 15y. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
60 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
83 %
Late on average
25 minutes
Age
15y
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA518

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA518 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from OOL at approximately 11:50. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 14:05.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Gold Coast (OOL) Sydney (SYD) 738 11:40 13:47 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Gold Coast (OOL) Sydney (SYD) 737 11:34 13:46 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Gold Coast (OOL) Sydney (SYD) 738 11:43 13:51 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Gold Coast (OOL) Sydney (SYD) 738 11:38 13:50 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Gold Coast (OOL) Sydney (SYD) 738 11:50 14:05 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Gold Coast (OOL) Sydney (SYD) 738 11:27 13:45 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Gold Coast (OOL) Sydney (SYD) 738 11:20 13:50 Scheduled

VA518 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA518 is 60% (Late on average 45 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 25 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60 %
Late on average 45 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
4 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
30 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
4 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight va518?

    Flight va518 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 13:45 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va518 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 13:45; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va518 is scheduled to depart at 11:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:27, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va518 is scheduled to arrive at 13:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:45. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight va518, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 21. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va518 is expected at carousel D2 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va518 is operated by Virgin Australia from Gold Coast (OOL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 30 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight va518 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 va518 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.
  • Flight va518 has already left Gold Coast and completed its journey. Departure was 11:27; actual arrival 13:45.
  • Flight va518 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 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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19°C - 26°C
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1 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Gold Coast 12:45 | Sydney 13:45

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