Virgin Australia VA986 Flight Status
Status: Flight VA986 Landed Safely | Delayed. According to Trip.com's latest status for Virgin Australia flight VA986 from Brisbane to Sydney (BNE-SYD): Landed: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 22:06 (local time) Delay: Approximately 26m late.
Fri, Oct 23
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 26m late
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
48
Arrival Gate
38
Baggage
D2
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VA986 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
60
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Distance
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Economy
Onboard Amenities
Unknown
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Seating Plan
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Flight History for VA986
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 4 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 19:25 | 21:42 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 19:25 | 21:39 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 19:36 | 21:55 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 19:26 | 21:41 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 19:15 | 21:24 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 19:11 | 21:28 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 19:53 | 22:06 | Arrived |
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VA986 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA986 is 60% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 13 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60
%
Late on average
26 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
60
%
30 mins late
40
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Early
37
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight va986?
Flight va986 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 22:06 (updated Oct 24, 2026).Is flight va986 on time today?
Flight va986 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 22:06; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va986 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va986 is scheduled to depart at 19:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:53, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 24, 2026).When is flight va986 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va986 is scheduled to arrive at 21:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 22:06. Status is Arrived as of Oct 24, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va986?
For flight va986, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 48. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va986?
After arrival, baggage for flight va986 is expected at carousel D2 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va986 fly?
Flight va986 is operated by Virgin Australia from Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour35 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight va986?
Track flight va986 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 va986 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va986 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 24, 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 va986 departed from Brisbane?
Flight va986 has already left Brisbane and completed its journey. Departure was 19:53; actual arrival 22:06.
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