Virgin Australia VA162 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA162 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Oct 25, 2026, flying from Queenstown (ZQN) to Sydney (SYD), departed at 4:17 PM (local time in Queenstown, UTC+13) and is expected to arrive at 5:02 PM (local time in Sydney, UTC+11) at Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m early
3h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
55
Baggage
5
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En route
Your flight has departed Queenstown and is expected to arrive in Sydney at 5:02 PM.
3h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
53
Baggage
5
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
63
Baggage
5
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VA162
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VA161
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Sydney (SYD)
Queenstown (ZQN)
Queenstown (ZQN)
Scheduled: 2:15 PM
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8m late
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VA162 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA162 flight from Queenstown to Sydney on 10/25/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 4m. The aircraft has 177 seats.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
80
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
16 minutes
Age
1y, 4m
Seats
177
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
76 cm
More legroom than on 20% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
86 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA162
Trip.com historical records show that the last VA162 flight departed on Sat, Oct 3 from ZQN at approximately 2:20 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 2:11 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 3 | Queenstown (ZQN) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 2:20 PM | 2:11 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Queenstown (ZQN) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 4:17 PM | 5:02 PM | En route |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Queenstown (ZQN) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 3:05 PM | 4:25 PM | Scheduled |
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VA162 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA162 is 80% (Late on average 14 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 16 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
14 minutes
Early
27
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
16 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
20
%
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 va162?
Flight va162 has departed (status: En route). Departure 4:17 PM, estimated arrival 5:02 PM (updated Oct 25, 2026).Is flight va162 on time today?
Flight va162 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 4:17 PM and is estimated to arrive at 5:02 PM.Has flight va162 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va162 is scheduled to depart at 3:05 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 4:17 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 25, 2026).When is flight va162 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va162 is scheduled to arrive at 4:25 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:02 PM. Status is En route as of Oct 25, 2026.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va162?
After arrival, baggage for flight va162 is expected at carousel 5 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va162 fly?
Flight va162 is operated by Virgin Australia from Queenstown (ZQN) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight va162?
Track flight va162 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 va162 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va162 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 25, 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 va162 departed from Queenstown?
Flight va162 has departed from Queenstown (ZQN) at 4:17 PM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight va162?
Flight va162 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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