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VA8509 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA8509 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Mar 13, 2026, scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 10:51 AM , with a new arrival time of 6:41 AM (local time in Los Angeles, UTC-7) . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Thu, Mar 12
Fri, Mar 13
Sat, Mar 14
MEL-LAX

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
Melbourne(MEL)
10:46 AM
Scheduled: 10:30 AM, Mar 12
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 20m
Los Angeles(LAX)
6:43 AM
Scheduled: 6:50 AM, Mar 12
Los Angeles Intl. Airport B
Check-in Counter
C164-171,D174-175
Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
156
Baggage
5
MEL-LAX

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Delayed
Your flight is about 21m late
Melbourne(MEL)
10:51 AM
Scheduled: 10:30 AM, Mar 13
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 20m
Los Angeles(LAX)
6:41 AM
Scheduled: 6:50 AM, Mar 13
Los Angeles Intl. Airport B
Check-in Counter
C164-171,D174-175
Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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MEL-LAX

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
10:30 AM
Scheduled: 10:30 AM, Mar 14
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 20m
Los Angeles(LAX)
6:50 AM
Scheduled: 6:50 AM, Mar 14
Los Angeles Intl. Airport B
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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VA8509

VA8509 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA8509 flight flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles on 3/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 5y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 252 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
43%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80%
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
5y, 6m
Seats
252
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
--
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
198 cm
Legroom
52 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
89 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA8509

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA8509 flight departed on Thu, Mar 12 from MEL at approximately 10:46 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in LAX at 6:43 AM.
DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Mon, Mar 9Melbourne (MEL)Los Angeles (LAX)78912:47 PM8:39 AMArrived
Tue, Mar 10Melbourne (MEL)Los Angeles (LAX)78911:53 AM7:50 AMArrived
Wed, Mar 11Melbourne (MEL)Los Angeles (LAX)78911:14 AM6:54 AMArrived
Thu, Mar 12Melbourne (MEL)Los Angeles (LAX)78910:46 AM6:43 AMArrived
Fri, Mar 13Melbourne (MEL)Los Angeles (LAX)78910:51 AM6:41 AMDelayed
Sat, Mar 14Melbourne (MEL)Los Angeles (LAX)78910:30 AM6:50 AMScheduled
Sun, Mar 15Melbourne (MEL)Los Angeles (LAX)78910:30 AM6:50 AMScheduled
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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 43% (Late on average 43 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 10 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43%
Late on average 43 minutes
Early
0%
On time
43%
30 mins late
33%
60 mins late
17%
90 mins late
7%
Canceled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 10 minutes
Early
37%
On time
43%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Canceled
2%

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