Virgin Atlantic VS242 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS242 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Riyadh (RUH) Saudi Arabia. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 15:50 11 February 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at King Khaled International Airport at 01:35 12 February 2026 Asia/Riyadh. The flight will last about 6 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of VS242 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 16 minutes

VS242 - VIR242 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to RUH
RUH Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 16 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 15:50 11 February 2026
Actual 15:42 11 February 2026
3 17
Arrival King Khaled International Airport
IATA: RUHICAO: OERK
Scheduled 01:35 12 February 2026
Estimated 01:01 12 February 2026
1 None
VS242 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 5918, SV 6998
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 4945 kms / 3072 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 A330-900neo
  • Callsign: VIR242
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Current Time in London: Wednesday 2026-02-11 18:45 PM
  • Current Time in Riyadh: Wednesday 2026-02-11 21:45 PM

Virgin Atlantic VS242 Flight Statistics

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
FLIGHT NO VS242
AIRPLANE Airbus A330-900neo
ON TIME 14
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 30
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 58
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 58
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Atlantic VS242 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Tue 10 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-10T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-11T01:35
Thu 05 Feb
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-05T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-06T01:35
2026-02-05T16:00
Tue 03 Feb
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-03T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-04T01:35
2026-02-03T15:49
2026-02-04T01:09
Sun 01 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-01T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-02T01:35
Fri 30 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-30T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-31T01:35
Thu 29 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-29T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-30T01:35
Sat 24 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-24T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-25T01:35
Fri 23 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-23T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-24T01:40
Thu 22 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-22T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-23T01:40
Wed 21 Jan
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-21T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-22T01:40
2026-01-21T15:47

Flight routes similar to Virgin Atlantic VS242

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Saudia Airlines SV110
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10:00 		6 hours 15 minutes
19:30
Virgin Atlantic VS5709
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10:00 		6 hours 15 minutes
19:30
Saudia Airlines SV6998
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15:50 		6 hours 45 minutes
01:35
Saudia Airlines SV122
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16:15 		6 hours 30 minutes
01:45
British Airways BA263
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13:25 		6 hours 30 minutes
22:55
Virgin Atlantic VS5704
Virgin Atlantic 		11/02/2026
18:50 		6 hours 30 minutes
04:20
American Airlines AA6631
American Airlines 		11/02/2026
20:15 		6 hours 20 minutes
05:35
Delta DL7327
Delta 		11/02/2026
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01:45

Virgin Atlantic Flight VS242 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS242 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 4945 km (3072 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS242 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS242 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS242 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS242 flights are operated using Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS242 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS242 arrives at 01:35.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS242 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS242 arrives in King Khaled International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS242 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS242 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .