Virgin Australia VA008 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA008 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Oct 22, 2026, flying from Doha (DOH) to Melbourne (MEL), departed at 01:55 (local time in Doha, UTC+3) and is expected to arrive at 22:47 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m early
13h 30m
Check-in Counter
6
Boarding Gate
C9
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
3
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En route
Your flight has departed Doha and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 22:47.
13h 30m
Check-in Counter
6
Boarding Gate
C15
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
13h 30m
Check-in Counter
6
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
8
Baggage
--
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VA008 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA008 flight from Doha to Melbourne on 10/22/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 4m. The aircraft has 358 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
33
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
11y, 4m
Seats
358
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
198 cm
More legroom than on 17% of flights
55 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA008
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA008 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from DOH at approximately 01:56. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 22:46.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 02:04 | 22:45 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 02:14 | 22:43 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 02:13 | 23:05 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 01:56 | 22:46 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 01:55 | 22:47 | En route |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 01:35 | 23:05 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 01:35 | 23:05 | Scheduled |
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VA008 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA008 is 33% (Late on average 40 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 0 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
33
%
Late on average
40 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
50
%
60 mins late
13
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
0 minutes
Early
43
%
On time
50
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va008?
Flight va008 has departed (status: En route). Departure 01:55, estimated arrival 22:47 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight va008 on time today?
Flight va008 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 01:55 and is estimated to arrive at 22:47.Has flight va008 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va008 is scheduled to depart at 01:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 01:55, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight va008 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va008 is scheduled to arrive at 23:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 22:47. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va008?
After arrival, baggage for flight va008 is expected at carousel 7 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va008 fly?
Flight va008 is operated by Virgin Australia from Doha (DOH) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 13 hours 30 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight va008?
Track flight va008 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 va008 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va008 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 22, 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 va008 departed from Doha?
Flight va008 has departed from Doha (DOH) at 01:55 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight va008?
Flight va008 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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