Virgin Australia VA8511 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA8511 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Oct 26, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD). The flight is expected to depart at 21:25 (local time in Houston, UTC-5) and land at 07:00 (local time in Sydney, UTC+11)
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Mon, Oct 26
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
17h 35m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E20
Arrival Gate
61
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
17h 35m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E5
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA8511 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA8511 flight flying from Houston to Sydney on 10/26/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 222 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
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Punctuality (Arrival)
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Early on average
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Age
7m
Seats
222
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
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 100% of flights
110°
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
107 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 100% of flights
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
97 cm
More legroom than on 100% of flights
48 cm
Seat width better than on 100% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA8511
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA8511 flight departed on Sun, Oct 25 from IAH at approximately 21:25. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 07:00.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 24 | Houston (IAH) | Sydney (SYD) | 789 | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Houston (IAH) | Sydney (SYD) | 789 | 21:25 | 07:00 | Scheduled |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Houston (IAH) | Sydney (SYD) | 789 | 21:25 | 07:00 | Scheduled |
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va8511?
Flight va8511 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 21:25, arrival 07:00 (updated Oct 26, 2026).Is flight va8511 on time today?
Flight va8511 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 21:25, with arrival at 07:00. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight va8511 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va8511 is scheduled to depart at 21:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:25, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 26, 2026).When is flight va8511 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va8511 is scheduled to arrive at 07:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:00. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 26, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va8511?
For flight va8511, the departure terminal is E and the boarding gate is E5. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight va8511 fly?
Flight va8511 is operated by Virgin Australia from Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 17 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight va8511?
Track flight va8511 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 va8511 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va8511 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 26, 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 va8511 departed from Houston?
Flight va8511 has not departed from Houston (IAH) yet and is currently on schedule for 21:25.What is the seat configuration for flight va8511?
Flight va8511 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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