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VA5518 Flight Status (Melbourne to Singapore)

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA5518 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 16, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Singapore (SIN), departed at 00:48 and is expected to arrive at 05:13 (local time in Singapore, UTC+8) and land at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
Sun, Nov 15
Mon, Nov 16
Tue, Nov 17
MEL-SIN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
Melbourne(MEL)
00:41
Scheduled: 00:35, Nov 15
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 40m
Singapore(SIN)
05:08
Scheduled: 05:15, Nov 15
Singapore Changi Airport T3
Check-in Counter
F
Boarding Gate
18
Arrival Gate
B3
Baggage
46
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MEL-SIN

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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Singapore at 05:13.
Melbourne(MEL)
00:48
Scheduled: 00:35, Nov 16
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 40m
Singapore(SIN)
05:13
Scheduled: 05:15, Nov 16
Singapore Changi Airport T3
Check-in Counter
F
Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
B2
Baggage
46
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
00:35
Scheduled: 00:35, Nov 17
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 40m
Singapore(SIN)
05:15
Scheduled: 05:15, Nov 17
Singapore Changi Airport
Check-in Counter
F
Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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VA5518 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Melbourne to Singapore on Virgin Australia

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA5518 flight flying from Melbourne to Singapore on 11/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 6y, 7m.
flight status
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
6y, 7m
Seats
--
Flight Distance
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VA5518 Recent Flight History and Status - Virgin Australia

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA5518 flight departed on Sun, Nov 15 from MEL at approximately 00:41. This flight is expected to arrrive in SIN at 05:08.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Singapore (SIN) 359 00:44 05:17 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Singapore (SIN) 359 00:45 05:18 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Singapore (SIN) 359 00:35 05:08 Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Melbourne (MEL) Singapore (SIN) 359 00:34 05:11 Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Melbourne (MEL) Singapore (SIN) 359 00:41 05:08 Arrived
Mon, Nov 16 Melbourne (MEL) Singapore (SIN) 359 00:48 05:13 En route
Tue, Nov 17 Melbourne (MEL) Singapore (SIN) 359 00:35 05:15 Scheduled

VA5518 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends

Review VA5518 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of VA5518 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA5518 is 100% (Late on average 4 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 12 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 4 minutes
Early
20 %
On time
80 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 12 minutes
Early
67 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va5518?

    Flight va5518 has departed (status: En route). Departure 00:48, estimated arrival 05:13 (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight va5518 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 00:48 and is estimated to arrive at 05:13.
  • Flight va5518 is scheduled to depart at 00:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:48, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight va5518 is scheduled to arrive at 05:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:13. Status is En route as of Nov 16, 2026.
  • For flight va5518, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 20. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight va5518 is expected at carousel 46 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight va5518 is operated by Virgin Australia from Melbourne (MEL) to Singapore (SIN). Typical flight time is about 7 hours40 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight va5518 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 va5518 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 16, 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.
  • Flight va5518 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 00:48 (status: En route).
  • Flight va5518 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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