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 08:40 17 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Sangster International Airport at 12:51 17 January 2026 America/Jamaica. The flight will last about 4 hours 11 minutes.

Current status of VS1579 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 29 minutes

VS1579 - VIR1579 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
DTW Detroit United States
Flight DTW to MBJ
MBJ Montego Bay Jamaica
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 29 minutes
Departure Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 08:40 17 January 2026
Estimated 08:40 17 January 2026
M A50
Arrival Sangster International Airport
IATA: MBJICAO: MKJS
Scheduled 12:51 17 January 2026
Estimated 12:47 17 January 2026
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VS1579 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 11 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: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321 (sharklets)
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Jamaica
  • Current Time in Detroit: Saturday 2026-01-17 06:11 AM
  • Current Time in Montego Bay: Saturday 2026-01-17 06:11 AM

Flight routes similar to Virgin Atlantic VS1579

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Delta DL1750
Delta 		17/01/2026
08:40 		4 hours 8 minutes
12:51
Virgin Atlantic VS3814
Virgin Atlantic 		17/01/2026
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 4 hour(s) 11 minutes, with the flight distance of 2679 km (1664 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS1579 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS1579 is Scheduled On time.

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

All Virgin Atlantic VS1579 flights are operated using Airbus A321 (sharklets) 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 .