Virgin Australia VA689 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA689 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 13, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER), departed at 14:03 and is expected to arrive at 14:52 (local time in Perth, UTC+8) and land at Perth Airport (PER)
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m early
4h 15m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
45
Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Perth at 14:52.
4h 15m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
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VA678
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Perth (PER)
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 12:35
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14m early
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VA689 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA689 flight flying from Melbourne to Perth on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 177 seats.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
2 minutes
Age
1y, 2m
Seats
177
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
76 cm
More legroom than on 14% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 32% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA689
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA689 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from MEL at approximately 13:50. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 14:37.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Nov 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | B38M | 13:58 | 14:48 | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 13:52 | 14:42 | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 13:47 | 14:40 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 13:52 | 14:33 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 14:14 | 14:50 | Arrived |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 13:50 | 14:37 | Arrived |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | B38M | 14:03 | 14:52 | En route |
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VA689 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA689 is 70% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
28 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
2
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
2 minutes
Early
57
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
2
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va689?
Flight va689 has departed (status: En route). Departure 14:03, estimated arrival 14:52 (updated Nov 13, 2026).Is flight va689 on time today?
Flight va689 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 14:03 and is estimated to arrive at 14:52.Has flight va689 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va689 is scheduled to depart at 13:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:03, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 13, 2026).When is flight va689 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va689 is scheduled to arrive at 14:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 14:52. Status is En route as of Nov 13, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va689?
For flight va689, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 1. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight va689 fly?
Flight va689 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 15 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight va689?
Track flight va689 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 va689 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va689 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 13, 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 va689 departed from Melbourne?
Flight va689 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 14:03 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight va689?
Flight va689 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 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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