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VA8509 Flight Status

Based on 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
MEL-LAX

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 12m late
Melbourne(MEL)
10:00
Scheduled: 09:30, Aug 16
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 15m
Los Angeles(LAX)
07:57
Scheduled: 06:45, Aug 16
Los Angeles International Airport B
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
152
Baggage
3
MEL-LAX

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Cancelled
Please refer to the airline for the latest information
Melbourne(MEL)
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Scheduled: 09:30, Aug 19
Melbourne Airport T2
Los Angeles(LAX)
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Scheduled: 06:45, Aug 19
Los Angeles International Airport B
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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VA8509

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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.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
50 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
11y, 10m
Seats
257
Distance
--
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
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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