Virgin Atlantic VS2978 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Virgin Atlantic VS2978 takes off from Fort Myers (RSW) United States to Detroit (DTW) United States. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Southwest Florida International Airport at 16:45 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 19:47 America/New_York. The flight will last about 3 hours 2 minutes.

VS2978 - VIR2978 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
RSW Fort Myers United States
Flight RSW to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Southwest Florida International Airport
IATA: RSWICAO: KRSW
Scheduled 16:45
None C8
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 19:47
M A20
VS2978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 2 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1746 kms / 1085 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 199
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 757-300 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: VIR2978
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Fort Myers: Thursday 2026-05-07 11:25 AM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Thursday 2026-05-07 11:25 AM

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS2978 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS2978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 2 minutes, with the flight distance of 1746 km (1085 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS2978 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS2978 flights are operated using Boeing 757-300 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS2978 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2978 arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at Terminal M.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS2978 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.