Virgin Atlantic VS243 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS243 takes off from Riyadh (RUH) Saudi Arabia to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves King Khaled International Airport at 03:30 22 January 2026 Asia/Riyadh. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 07:40 22 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 7 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of VS243 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 15 minutes

VS243 - VIR243 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
RUH Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Flight RUH to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 15 minutes
Departure King Khaled International Airport
IATA: RUHICAO: OERK
Scheduled 03:30 22 January 2026
Estimated 03:30 22 January 2026
1 107
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 07:40 22 January 2026
Estimated 08:06 22 January 2026
3 None
VS243 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 5919, SV 6999
  • Flight Duration: 7 hours 10 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: VIR243
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Riyadh: Thursday 2026-01-22 03:15 AM
  • Current Time in London: Thursday 2026-01-22 00:15 AM

Virgin Atlantic VS243 Flight Statistics

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
FLIGHT NO VS243
AIRPLANE Airbus A330-900neo
ON TIME 14
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 29
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 56
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 56
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Atlantic VS243 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Tue 20 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 29m
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-20T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-01-20T07:40
2026-01-20T03:25
2026-01-20T08:09
Sun 18 Jan
Arrived On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-18T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-01-18T07:40
2026-01-18T03:15
2026-01-18T07:32
Mon 12 Jan
Departed On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-12T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-01-12T07:40
2026-01-12T03:27
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-10T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-01-10T07:40
Thu 08 Jan
Departed On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-08T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-01-08T07:40
2026-01-08T03:23
Wed 07 Jan
Arrived On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-07T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-01-07T07:40
2026-01-07T03:31
2026-01-07T07:41
Tue 06 Jan
Arrived On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-06T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-01-06T07:40
2026-01-06T03:56
2026-01-06T07:47
Thu 01 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 48m
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-01T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-01-01T07:40
2026-01-01T03:29
2026-01-01T08:28
Fri 26 Dec
Arrived On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2025-12-26T03:30
London (LHR) 2025-12-26T07:40
2025-12-26T03:26
2025-12-26T07:15
Thu 25 Dec
Arrived On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2025-12-25T03:30
London (LHR) 2025-12-25T07:40
2025-12-25T03:37
2025-12-25T07:45

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS243 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS243 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 4945 km (3072 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS243 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS243 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS243 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS243 flights are operated using Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS243 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS243 arrives at 07:40.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS243 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS243 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS243 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS243 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .