VA8508 Flight Status Virgin Australia: Los Angeles to Melbourne (VOZ8508)

Virgin Australia VA 8508

Landed On Time

LAX Los Angeles

Scheduled
22:35
Actual
23:09

Terminal: 7 | Gate: 76A

Departure: Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · local time PST

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
09:30
Actual
09:11

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 14

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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Landed 39h 03m ago 100%

LAX 23:09 MEL 09:11 +2

12,757 km (7,927 mi) flown

Route map LAX to MEL Map of the great-circle route from Los Angeles International Airport, United States to Melbourne Airport, Australia, 12757 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AUSTRALIA LAX MEL Map data: Natural Earth

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

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Distance: 12757 km / 7927 miles · Scheduled Duration: 15:55 · Actual Duration: 15:02

VA 8508 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Australia Los Angeles to Melbourne

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 06 LAX MEL 23:09 09:11 Landed Track >
Nov 04 LAX MEL 23:23 09:34 Landed Track >
Nov 02 LAX MEL 23:21 09:30 Landed Track >
Oct 30 LAX MEL 23:03 08:17 Landed Track >
Oct 28 LAX MEL 23:05 08:21 Landed Track >
Oct 26 LAX MEL 23:30 08:14 Landed Track >
Oct 23 LAX MEL 23:07 08:03 Landed Track >
Oct 21 LAX MEL 23:28 08:33 Landed Track >
Oct 19 LAX MEL 00:23 09:29 Delayed Track >
Oct 16 LAX MEL 00:35 09:31 Delayed Track >

Virgin Australia operates VA 8508 from Los Angeles to Melbourne, a 12,757 km (7,927 mi) trip, twice a week (Wednesday and Friday). The timetable allows 15 h 55 min, but the flight usually takes about 15 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. On Friday it left 34 minutes late and still landed at 09:11 on Sunday, 19 minutes early.

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About VA 8508

Route
Los Angeles International Airport LAX to Melbourne Airport MEL
Distance
12,757 km (7,927 mi)
Typical flight time
15 h 5 min
Flies
Wed, Fri
On time
8 of the last 8
Usually departs from
Terminal 7

VA 8508 FAQ

How long is the VA8508 flight?
The timetable allows 15 h 55 min. Los Angeles to Melbourne is 12,757 km (7,927 mi).
How often is VA8508 late?
None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does VA8508 fly?
Twice a week: Wednesday and Friday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does VA8508 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 7 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does VA8508 have?
Also listed as VOZ8508 (Virgin Australia's ICAO code) and VA 8508.

VA8508 and Los Angeles LAX to Melbourne MEL Flights

Flight VA8508 is a code-share Virgin Australia flight of the United Airlines operated UA98.

Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: UA1730, UA1294, FJ811, UA98

Other flights arriving at Melbourne MEL: UA98, QF94

All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to Melbourne MEL.