Virgin Atlantic VS4972 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 takes off from Mexico City (MEX) Mexico to Atlanta (ATL) United States. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Benito Juarez International Airport at 15:45 04 May 2026 America/Mexico_City. The flight is expected to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 21:10 04 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of VS4972 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 9 minutes

VS4972 - VIR4972 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
MEX Mexico City Mexico
Flight MEX to ATL
ATL Atlanta United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 9 minutes
Departure Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA: MEXICAO: MMMX
Scheduled 15:45 04 May 2026
Actual 15:31 04 May 2026
2 OPS
Arrival Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 21:10 04 May 2026
Estimated 20:53 04 May 2026
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VS4972 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AM 5094, KE 7628, KL 6997
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2140 kms / 1330 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 124
  • Freight capacity: 8.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: VIR4972
  • Departure Timezone: America/Mexico_City
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Mexico City: Monday 2026-05-04 17:44 PM
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Monday 2026-05-04 19:44 PM

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Korean Air KE7628
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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS4972 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS4972 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2140 km (1330 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS4972 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS4972 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS4972 flights are operated using Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 arrives at 21:10.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 arrives in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at Terminal I.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS4972 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.