Virgin Atlantic VS479 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS479 takes off from Cape Town (CPT) South Africa to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Cape Town International Airport at 20:25 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 07:20 Europe/London. The flight will last about 11 hours 55 minutes.

VS479 - VIR479 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Flight CPT to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 20:25
None None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 07:20
3 None
VS479 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: F-EGMC3
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2026-05-05 06:33 AM
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2026-05-05 05:33 AM

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS479 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS479 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS479 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS479 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS479 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS479 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS479 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS479 is operated on Sunday.