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VA143 Flight Status

Status: Flight VA143 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Virgin Australia flight VA143 from Melbourne to Queenstown (MEL-ZQN): Landed: Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at 13:06 (local time) Early: Approximately 4m early.
Fri, Nov 6
Sun, Nov 8
Mon, Nov 9
MEL-ZQN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m late
Melbourne(MEL)
08:40
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 6
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 10m
Queenstown(ZQN)
13:20
Scheduled: 13:10, Nov 6
Queenstown Airport
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MEL-ZQN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m early
Melbourne(MEL)
08:18
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 8
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 10m
Queenstown(ZQN)
13:06
Scheduled: 13:10, Nov 8
Queenstown Airport
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
08:00
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 9
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 10m
Queenstown(ZQN)
13:10
Scheduled: 13:10, Nov 9
Queenstown Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
11B
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VA143 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA143 flight flying from Melbourne to Queenstown on 11/8/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 177 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
75 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
4m
Seats
177
Distance
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Flight History for VA143

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA143 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from MEL at approximately 08:40. This flight is expected to arrrive in ZQN at 13:20.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:26 13:08 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:30 13:09 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:16 12:57 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) 738 08:17 12:59 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:40 13:20 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:18 13:06 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Queenstown (ZQN) B38M 08:00 13:10 Scheduled

VA143 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA143 is 75% (Late on average 22 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
75 %
Late on average 22 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
75 %
30 mins late
25 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
88 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va143?

    Flight va143 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 13:06 (updated Nov 8, 2026).
  • Flight va143 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 13:06; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight va143 is scheduled to depart at 08:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:18, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 8, 2026).
  • Flight va143 is scheduled to arrive at 13:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:06. Status is Arrived as of Nov 8, 2026.
  • For flight va143, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 3. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight va143 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN). Typical flight time is about 3 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight va143 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 va143 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 8, 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 va143 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 08:18; actual arrival 13:06.
  • Flight va143 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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Destination Info: Queenstown Weather & Time

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2 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Melbourne 11:10 | Queenstown 13:10

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