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VA656 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VA656 flight operated by Virgin Australia on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR). The flight is expected to depart at 16:05 and land at 17:05 .
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
SYD-CBR

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m early
Sydney(SYD)
16:12
Scheduled: 16:05, Nov 10
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h
Canberra(CBR)
16:52
Scheduled: 17:05, Nov 10
Canberra International Airport
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A47
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
--
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SYD-CBR

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
16:05
Scheduled: 16:05, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h
Canberra(CBR)
17:05
Scheduled: 17:05, Nov 11
Canberra International Airport
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A47
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
16:05
Scheduled: 16:05, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h
Canberra(CBR)
17:05
Scheduled: 17:05, Nov 12
Canberra International Airport
Check-in Counter
12-23,46-49
Boarding Gate
A47
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
--
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Scheduled

VA651
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Canberra (CBR) Sydney (SYD)
Scheduled: 15:35
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VA656 Aircraft Details

flight status
Saab 340
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Recent Flight History for VA656

Trip.com historical records show that the last VA656 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from SYD at approximately 16:12. This flight is expected to arrrive in CBR at 16:52.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Nov 4 Sydney (SYD) Canberra (CBR) SF34 16:22 17:04 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Sydney (SYD) Canberra (CBR) SF34 16:11 16:51 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Canberra (CBR) SF34 16:10 16:48 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Sydney (SYD) Canberra (CBR) SF34 16:05 17:05 Scheduled
Tue, Nov 10 Sydney (SYD) Canberra (CBR) SF34 16:12 16:52 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Sydney (SYD) Canberra (CBR) SF34 16:05 17:05 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 12 Sydney (SYD) Canberra (CBR) SF34 16:05 17:05 Scheduled

VA656 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA656 is 93% (Late on average 13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 13 minutes
Early
10 %
On time
83 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight va656?

    Flight va656 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 16:05, arrival 17:05 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va656 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 16:05, with arrival at 17:05. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight va656 is scheduled to depart at 16:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:05, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight va656 is scheduled to arrive at 17:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:05. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight va656, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A47. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight va656 is operated by Virgin Australia from Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR). Typical flight time is about 1 hour; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight va656 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 va656 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, 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 va656 has not departed from Sydney (SYD) yet and is currently on schedule for 16:05.
  • Flight va656 usually flies a Saab 340 with seat layout 1-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Sydney 17:05 | Canberra 17:05

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