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 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at King Khaled International Airport at 01:35 Asia/Riyadh. The flight will last about 6 hours 45 minutes.

VS242 - VIR242 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to RUH
RUH Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 15:50
3 13
Arrival King Khaled International Airport
IATA: RUHICAO: OERK
Scheduled 01:35
5 None
VS242 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • 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: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-900neo
  • Callsign: VIR242
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2026-04-06 09:13 AM
  • Current Time in Riyadh: Monday 2026-04-06 11:13 AM

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
Thu 05 Mar
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-05T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-03-06T01:35
2026-03-05T15:46
Tue 03 Mar
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-03T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-03-04T01:35
2026-03-03T15:41
Wed 25 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-25T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-26T01:35
Thu 19 Feb
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-19T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-20T01:35
2026-02-19T15:44
Fri 13 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-13T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-14T01:35
Thu 12 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-12T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-13T01:35
Wed 11 Feb
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-11T15:50
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-12T01:35
2026-02-11T15:42
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

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

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

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS242 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS242 arrives in King Khaled International Airport at Terminal 5.

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 .