Virgin Australia VA008 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA008 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 10, 2026, flying from Doha (DOH) to Melbourne (MEL), departed at 2:53 AM (local time in Doha, UTC+3) and is expected to arrive at 11:28 PM (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Mon, Nov 9
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m late
13h 30m
Check-in Counter
6
Boarding Gate
C18
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
1
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En route
Your flight has departed Doha and is expected to arrive in Melbourne at 11:28 PM.
13h 30m
Check-in Counter
6
Boarding Gate
C9
Arrival Gate
14
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
13h 30m
Check-in Counter
6
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
10
Baggage
--
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VA008 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA008 flight from Doha to Melbourne on 11/10/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 2m. The aircraft has 354 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
43
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
17 minutes
Age
9y, 2m
Seats
354
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 Mon, Nov 9 from DOH at approximately 2:57 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 11:33 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Nov 6 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 2:37 AM | 11:20 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 2:05 AM | 10:48 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 2:36 AM | 11:30 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 2:57 AM | 11:33 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 2:53 AM | 11:28 PM | En route |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 1:50 AM | 11:20 PM | Scheduled |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Doha (DOH) | Melbourne (MEL) | B77W | 1:50 AM | 11:20 PM | 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 43% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 17 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43
%
Late on average
36 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
47
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
17 minutes
Early
77
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
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 2:53 AM, estimated arrival 11:28 PM (updated Nov 10, 2026).Is flight va008 on time today?
Flight va008 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 2:53 AM and is estimated to arrive at 11:28 PM.Has flight va008 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va008 is scheduled to depart at 1:50 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 2:53 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 10, 2026).When is flight va008 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va008 is scheduled to arrive at 11:20 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:28 PM. Status is En route as of Nov 10, 2026.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va008?
After arrival, baggage for flight va008 is expected at carousel 3 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 Tuesday.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 Nov 10, 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 2:53 AM (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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