Virgin Atlantic VS238 flight status now

VS238 - VIR238 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to HKG
HKG Hong Kong Hong Kong
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 17-June-2021
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 18:25
None None
Arrival Hong Kong International Airport
IATA: HKGICAO: VHHH
Scheduled 13:15
None None
VS238 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9648 kms / 5995 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: VIR238
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
  • Current Time in London: Wednesday 2025-11-19 21:11 PM
  • Current Time in Hong Kong: Thursday 2025-11-20 05:11 AM

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS238 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Hong Kong (HKG) Hong Kong. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 18:25 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Hong Kong International Airport at 13:15 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight will last about 11 hours 50 minutes.

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Cathay Pacific CX252
Cathay Pacific 		19/11/2025
11:00 		12 hours 40 minutes
07:40
British Airways BA31
British Airways 		19/11/2025
17:55 		12 hours 55 minutes
14:50
Cathay Pacific CX250
Cathay Pacific 		19/11/2025
17:50 		12 hours 45 minutes
14:35
Cathay Pacific CX238
Cathay Pacific 		19/11/2025
16:50 		12 hours 30 minutes
13:20
Iberia IB3524
Iberia 		19/11/2025
17:55 		12 hours 55 minutes
14:50
Cathay Pacific CX254
Cathay Pacific 		19/11/2025
22:05 		12 hours 40 minutes
18:45
Cathay Pacific CX256
Cathay Pacific 		19/11/2025
20:15 		12 hours 40 minutes
16:55
British Airways BA25
British Airways 		19/11/2025
18:35 		11 hours 55 minutes
14:10

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Hong Kong?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 9648 km (5995 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS238 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS238 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.