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VA609 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA609 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 11, 2026, scheduled to fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Mackay (MKY), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 5:52 PM , with a new arrival time of 7:04 PM . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
BNE-MKY

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m early
Brisbane(BNE)
4:35 PM
Scheduled: 4:10 PM, Nov 10
Brisbane Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 40m
Mackay(MKY)
5:46 PM
Scheduled: 5:50 PM, Nov 10
Mackay Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
41
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
2
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BNE-MKY

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Delayed
Your flight is about 1h 42m late
Brisbane(BNE)
5:52 PM
Scheduled: 4:10 PM, Nov 11
Brisbane Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 40m
Mackay(MKY)
7:04 PM
Scheduled: 5:50 PM, Nov 11
Mackay Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Brisbane(BNE)
4:10 PM
Scheduled: 4:10 PM, Nov 12
Brisbane Airport D
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 40m
Mackay(MKY)
5:50 PM
Scheduled: 5:50 PM, Nov 12
Mackay Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
44A
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
2
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VA951
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Sydney (SYD) Brisbane (BNE)
Scheduled: 3:30 PM
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VA609 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA609 flight flying from Brisbane to Mackay on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
60 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
83 %
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
15y, 10m
Seats
176
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VA609

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA609 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from BNE at approximately 4:35 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MKY at 5:46 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Brisbane (BNE) Mackay (MKY) 738 5:47 PM 6:59 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Brisbane (BNE) Mackay (MKY) B38M 4:43 PM 6:01 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Brisbane (BNE) Mackay (MKY) 737 4:25 PM 5:47 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Brisbane (BNE) Mackay (MKY) 738 4:32 PM 5:47 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Brisbane (BNE) Mackay (MKY) 737 4:35 PM 5:46 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Brisbane (BNE) Mackay (MKY) 738 5:52 PM 7:04 PM Delayed
Thu, Nov 12 Brisbane (BNE) Mackay (MKY) 738 4:10 PM 5:50 PM Scheduled

VA609 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA609 is 60% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 10 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60 %
Late on average 36 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
13 %
Canceled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 10 minutes
Early
53 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va609?

    Flight va609 is delayed by about 102 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 5:52 PM / 7:04 PM (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va609 is delayed by about 102 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 5:52 PM / 7:04 PM. Watch for gate changes.
  • Flight va609 is scheduled to depart at 4:10 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 5:52 PM, and the current status is Delayed (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va609 is scheduled to arrive at 5:50 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:04 PM. Status is Delayed as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight va609, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 45. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight va609 is operated by Virgin Australia from Brisbane (BNE) to Mackay (MKY). Typical flight time is about 1 hour40 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight va609 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 va609 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Nov 11, 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 va609 has not left Brisbane (BNE) yet and is delayed by about 102 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 5:52 PM.
  • Flight va609 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 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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