How long is the VA1283 flight?

The timetable allows 2 h 30 min. Sydney to Hamilton Island is 1,527 km (949 mi).

Which terminal does VA1283 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does VA1283 have?

Also listed as VOZ1283 (Virgin Australia's ICAO code) and VA 1283.

VA1283 Flight Status Virgin Australia: Sydney to Hamilton Island (VOZ1283)

Virgin Australia VA 1283

Landed On Time

SYD Sydney

Scheduled: 12:40
Actual: 13:00

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 44

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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HTI Hamilton Island

Scheduled: 14:10
Actual: 14:12
Delay

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+10

Hamilton Island Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

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Landed 8h 38m ago 100%

SYD 13:00 HTI 14:12

1,527 km (949 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1527 km / 949 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:30 · Actual Duration: 02:12

VA 1283 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Australia Sydney to Hamilton Island

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	SYD	HTI	13:00	14:12	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	SYD	HTI	13:46	14:55	Delayed	Track >
Nov 07	SYD	HTI	13:05	14:14	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	SYD	HTI	13:13	14:19	En-Route	Track >
Nov 05	SYD	HTI	13:14	14:24	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	SYD	HTI	12:58	14:05	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	SYD	HTI	13:25	14:25	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 02	SYD	HTI	13:14	14:13	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	SYD	HTI	13:06	14:06	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	SYD	HTI	13:19	14:15	Landed	Track >

Virgin Australia flight VA 1283 links Sydney and Hamilton Island, 1,527 km (949 mi) apart, and flies daily. Its timetable allows 2 h 30 min; in practice it usually takes about 2 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left 20 minutes late and still landed at 14:12, just 2 minutes behind schedule.

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About VA 1283

Route: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD to Hamilton Island Great Barrier Reef Airport HTI
Distance: 1,527 km (949 mi)
Typical flight time: 2 h 5 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 7 of the last 8
Average delay when late: 15 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 2

VA 1283 FAQ

How long is the VA1283 flight?: The timetable allows 2 h 30 min. Sydney to Hamilton Island is 1,527 km (949 mi).
How often is VA1283 late?: 1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 15 minutes on average.
Which days does VA1283 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does VA1283 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does VA1283 have?: Also listed as VOZ1283 (Virgin Australia's ICAO code) and VA 1283.

VA1283 and Sydney SYD to Hamilton Island HTI Flights

Flight VA1283 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AI7231, QR6311, SQ6666, UA7433, QR7173

Other flights departing from Sydney SYD: QF145, VA1419, NZ7392, MU4164

Other flights arriving at Hamilton Island HTI: QF578, VA1495, NZ7113, CX9036

All flights connecting Sydney SYD to Hamilton Island HTI.