Virgin Atlantic VS21 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS21 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Dulles (IAD) United States. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 16:50 28 February 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport at 20:30 28 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 8 hours 40 minutes.

Current status of VS21 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 18 minutes

VS21 - VIR21 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to IAD
IAD Dulles United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 18 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 16:50 28 February 2026
3 None
Arrival Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 20:30 28 February 2026
None None
VS21 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 9651, DL 5983, KL 4810
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 40 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5917 kms / 3676 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 266
  • Freight capacity: 10 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: F-CYME1
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in London: Saturday 2026-02-28 13:32 PM
  • Current Time in Dulles: Saturday 2026-02-28 08:32 AM

Virgin Atlantic VS21 Flight Statistics

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
FLIGHT NO VS21
AIRPLANE Boeing 787-9
ON TIME 8
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 20
DELAYED 10
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 44
DELAYED 11
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 60
DELAYED 13
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Atlantic VS21 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Fri 27 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-27T16:50
Dulles (IAD) 2026-02-27T20:30
Thu 26 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-26T16:50
Dulles (IAD) 2026-02-26T20:30
Wed 25 Feb
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-25T16:50
Dulles (IAD) 2026-02-25T20:30
2026-02-25T17:07
Sat 21 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-21T16:50
Dulles (IAD) 2026-02-21T20:30
Fri 20 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-20T16:50
Dulles (IAD) 2026-02-20T20:30
Wed 18 Feb
Departed Delayed by 24m
London (LHR) 2026-02-18T16:50
Dulles (IAD) 2026-02-18T20:30
2026-02-18T17:57
Tue 17 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-17T16:50
Dulles (IAD) 2026-02-17T20:30
Sat 14 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-14T16:50
Dulles (IAD) 2026-02-14T20:30
Thu 12 Feb
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-12T16:50
Dulles (IAD) 2026-02-12T20:30
2026-02-12T16:51
Wed 11 Feb
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-11T16:50
Dulles (IAD) 2026-02-11T20:30
2026-02-11T16:42

Flight routes similar to Virgin Atlantic VS21

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United Airlines UA919
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15:35
United Airlines UA925
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16:20 		8 hours 55 minutes
20:15
American Airlines AA6968
American Airlines 		28/02/2026
12:10 		8 hours 25 minutes
15:35
SWISS LX3062
SWISS 		28/02/2026
12:05 		8 hours 30 minutes
15:35
Finnair AY5533
Finnair 		28/02/2026
16:25 		8 hours 30 minutes
19:55

Virgin Atlantic Flight VS21 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS21 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 40 minutes, with the flight distance of 5917 km (3676 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS21 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS21 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS21 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS21 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS21 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS21 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .