Virgin Australia
VA8509 Flight status
According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight VA8509, operated by Virgin Australia and scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL to Los Angeles (LAX), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.
Sun, Aug 16
Wed, Aug 19
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 12m late
14h 15m
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
152
Baggage
3
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Cancelled
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Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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VA8509 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA8509 flight flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles on 8/18/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 257 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
50
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
11y, 10m
Seats
257
Flight Distance
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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 33% 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
More legroom than on 33% of flights
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
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Aug 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 10:03 | 07:13 | Arrived |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 09:55 | 06:58 | Arrived |
| Sun, Aug 9 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 10:25 | 06:58 | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 10:31 | 06:53 | Arrived |
| Fri, Aug 14 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 09:48 | 06:41 | Arrived |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 10:00 | 07:57 | Arrived |
| Wed, Aug 19 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | -- | -- | Cancelled |
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VA8509 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA8509 is 50% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50
%
Late on average
32 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
50
%
30 mins late
43
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Early
40
%
On time
50
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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