Virgin Australia VA697 Flight Status (Melbourne to Perth)
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA697 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Jun 16, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). The flight is expected to depart at 17:46 (local time in Melbourne, UTC+10) and land at 20:10 (local time in Perth, UTC+8) .
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Returning to airport
This flight is returning to the departure airport.
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
49A
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
44
Baggage
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VA697 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Melbourne to Perth on Virgin Australia
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA697 flight flying from Melbourne to Perth on 6/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 22y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
90%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
22y, 10m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 52% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 62% of flights
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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VA697 Recent Flight History and Status - Virgin Australia
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Jun 11 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:06 | 20:36 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jun 12 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 17:59 | 20:16 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jun 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:06 | 20:17 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jun 14 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 737 | 17:51 | 19:54 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jun 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 18:23 | 23:25 | Returning to airport |
| Tue, Jun 16 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 17:46 | 20:10 | Scheduled |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Melbourne (MEL) | Perth (PER) | 738 | 17:45 | 20:10 | Scheduled |
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VA697 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review VA697 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 VA697 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA697 is 90% (Late on average 16 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 12 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
0%
On time
90%
30 mins late
10%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 12 minutes
Early
73%
On time
27%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
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