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VA863 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the VA863 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Mar 15, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). The flight is expected to depart at 16:30 and land at 17:55 .
Fri, Mar 13
Sun, Mar 15
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 37m late
Melbourne(MEL)
17:14
Scheduled: 16:30, Mar 13
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
18:32
Scheduled: 17:55, Mar 13
Sydney Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
A33
Baggage
D1
MEL-SYD

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
16:30
Scheduled: 16:30, Mar 15
Melbourne Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
17:55
Scheduled: 17:55, Mar 15
Sydney Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
A39
Baggage
D1
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VA863

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VA846
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Sydney (SYD) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 15:35
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VA863 Aircraft Details

flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
14y, 2m
Seats
176
Distance
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Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seating Plan
79 cm
More legroom than on 41% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
97 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA863

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DateAirportAircraft TypeDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Sun, Mar 8Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)JET----Cancelled
Mon, Mar 9Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)73816:4917:57Arrived
Tue, Mar 10Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)73816:5217:52Arrived
Wed, Mar 11Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)73817:0018:01Arrived
Thu, Mar 12Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)73816:5118:00Arrived
Fri, Mar 13Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)73817:1418:32Arrived
Sun, Mar 15Melbourne (MEL)Sydney (SYD)73816:3017:55Scheduled
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VA863 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA863 is 77% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 5 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
0%
On time
77%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 5 minutes
Early
47%
On time
40%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
2%

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Destination Info: Sydney Weather & Time

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16°C - 24°C
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0 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Melbourne 17:55| Sydney 17:55

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