How long is the VA8005 flight?

The timetable allows 15 h 15 min. San Francisco to Sydney is 11,949 km (7,425 mi).

Which terminal does VA8005 use?

It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does VA8005 have?

Also listed as VOZ8005 (Virgin Australia's ICAO code) and VA 8005.

VA8005 Flight Status Virgin Australia: San Francisco to Sydney (VOZ8005)

Virgin Australia VA 8005

En-Route, Arriving in 9h35'

SFO San Francisco

Scheduled: 23:05
Actual: 23:41

Terminal: I | Gate: G10

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time PST

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled: 09:20
Estimated: 09:10
Delay

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 54

Arrival: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Departed 4h 53m ago · lands in 9h 35m 34%

SFO 23:41 SYD 09:10 ⁺²

4,030 km (2,504 mi) flown · 7,919 km (4,921 mi) to go

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

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Distance: 11949 km / 7425 miles · Scheduled Duration: 15:15 · Typical Duration: 14:15

VA 8005 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Australia San Francisco to Sydney

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	SFO	SYD	23:41	09:10	En-Route	Track >
Nov 07	SFO	SYD	00:28	09:54	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 06	SFO	SYD	00:10	09:44	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 05	SFO	SYD	23:47	08:59	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	SFO	SYD	23:40	08:58	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	SFO	SYD	00:07	09:01	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	SFO	SYD	01:01	11:05	Delayed	Track >
Nov 01	SFO	SYD	00:59	10:31	Delayed	Track >
Oct 31	SFO	SYD	01:05	09:09	Landed	Track >

Virgin Australia's San Francisco–Sydney flight covers 11,949 km (7,425 mi) and runs six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 15 h 15 min; in practice it usually takes about 14 h 15 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 23:41, 36 minutes late, and is due in Sydney at 09:10 on Tuesday, 10 minutes early.

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About VA 8005

Route: San Francisco International Airport SFO to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance: 11,949 km (7,425 mi)
Typical flight time: 14 h 15 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 4 of the last 6
Average delay when late: 29 min

VA 8005 FAQ

How long is the VA8005 flight?: The timetable allows 15 h 15 min. San Francisco to Sydney is 11,949 km (7,425 mi).
How often is VA8005 late?: 2 of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 29 minutes on average.
Which days does VA8005 fly?: Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does VA8005 use?: It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does VA8005 have?: Also listed as VOZ8005 (Virgin Australia's ICAO code) and VA 8005.

VA8005 and San Francisco SFO to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight VA8005 is a code-share Virgin Australia flight of the United Airlines operated UA863.

Other flights departing from San Francisco SFO: UA863, JX11, TA561

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: UA863, CZ325, QF142

All flights connecting San Francisco SFO to Sydney SYD.