Virgin Atlantic VS1579 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS1579 takes off from Detroit (DTW) United States to Montego Bay (MBJ) Jamaica. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 08:35 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Sangster International Airport at 11:33 America/Jamaica. The flight will last about 3 hours 42 minutes.

VS1579 - VIR1579 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
DTW Detroit United States
Flight DTW to MBJ
MBJ Montego Bay Jamaica
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 08:35
M A8
Arrival Sangster International Airport
IATA: MBJICAO: MKJS
Scheduled 11:33
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VS1579 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 42 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2679 kms / 1664 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Jamaica
  • Current Time in Detroit: Friday 2026-05-01 10:41 AM
  • Current Time in Montego Bay: Friday 2026-05-01 09:41 AM

Flight routes similar to Virgin Atlantic VS1579

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Delta DL1750
Delta 		01/05/2026
08:35 		3 hours 42 minutes
11:33
Virgin Atlantic VS3814
Virgin Atlantic 		01/05/2026
07:05 		4 hours 3 minutes
10:08

Virgin Atlantic Flight VS1579 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS1579 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 42 minutes, with the flight distance of 2679 km (1664 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS1579 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS1579 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS1579 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS1579 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .