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Virgin Atlantic VS449 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates
International flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 20:50 25 May 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 08:45 26 May 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 10 hours 55 minutes.
Current status of VS449 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 27 minutes
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: DL 5955, MU 4588, SK 6445, WS 5716
- Flight Duration: 10 hours 55 minutes
- Flight Distance: 9045 kms / 5620 miles
- Virgin Atlantic
- IATA: VS
- ICAO: VIR
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 270
- Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
- Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
- Callsign: F-FKKN2
- Departure Timezone: Europe/London
- Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Current Time in London: Monday 2026-05-25 11:23 AM
- Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2026-05-25 12:23 PM
Virgin Atlantic VS449 Flight Statistics

Virgin Atlantic VS449 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
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Sun 24 May
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-05-24T22:25
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-05-25T10:25
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Fri 22 May
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-05-22T20:50
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-05-23T08:45
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Tue 19 May
Scheduled |
London (LHR)
2026-05-19 20:50
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-05-20 08:45
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Sun 17 May
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-05-17T22:25
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-05-18T10:25
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Sat 16 May
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-05-16T20:50
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-05-17T08:50
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Fri 15 May
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-05-15T20:50
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-05-16T08:45
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Thu 14 May
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-05-14T20:25
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-05-15T08:25
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Wed 13 May
Scheduled |
London (LHR)
2026-05-13 20:50
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-05-14 08:45
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Tue 12 May
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-05-12T20:50
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-05-13T08:45
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Mon 11 May
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-05-11T20:50
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Johannesburg (JNB)
2026-05-12T08:45
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| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
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BA55 British Airways |
25/05/2026 19:00 |
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IB3511 Iberia |
25/05/2026 19:00 |
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IB3513 Iberia |
25/05/2026 21:20 |
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BA57 British Airways |
25/05/2026 21:20 |
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MU4588 China Eastern |
25/05/2026 22:25 |
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AA6753 American Airlines |
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WS5716 WestJet |
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AY5945 Finnair |
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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS449 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS449 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 9045 km (5620 miles).
What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS449 flight?
The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS449 flight?
All Virgin Atlantic VS449 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 arrive?
Flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 arrives at 08:45.
Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 is arriving at?
Flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.
How many Virgin Atlantic VS449 flights are operated a week?
7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .
