Virgin Australia VA8509 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the VA8509 flight operated by Virgin Australia on May 20, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX). The flight is expected to depart at 09:30 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+10) and land at 06:40 (local time in Los Angeles, UTC-7) .
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
14h 10m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
14h 10m
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VA8509 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA8509 flight flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles on 5/19/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 252 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
50%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
10y, 8m
Seats
252
Distance
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Economy
Business
Premium Economy
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
81 cm
More legroom than on 33% of flights
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Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
198 cm
More legroom than on 33% of flights
52 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
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 Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, May 6 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 09:50 | 06:34 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 10:03 | 06:36 | Arrived |
| Sun, May 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 09:42 | 06:29 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 09:30 | 06:40 | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 09:30 | 06:40 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 17 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 09:30 | 06:40 | Scheduled |
| Wed, May 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | 789 | 09:30 | 06:40 | Scheduled |
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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 33 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50%
Late on average 33 minutes
Early
0%
On time
50%
30 mins late
40%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 3 minutes
Early
40%
On time
50%
30 mins late
10%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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-17 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Melbourne 23:40| Los Angeles 06:40
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