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 Asia/Riyadh. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 07:40 Europe/London. The flight will last about 7 hours 10 minutes.

VS243 - VIR243 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
RUH Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Flight RUH to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure King Khaled International Airport
IATA: RUHICAO: OERK
Scheduled 03:30
5 511
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 07:40
3 None
VS243 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • 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: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-900neo
  • Callsign: VIR243
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Riyadh: Tuesday 2026-03-03 15:00 PM
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2026-03-03 12:00 PM

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
Sat 28 Feb
Departed On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-28T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-02-28T07:40
2026-02-28T03:23
Sun 22 Feb
Scheduled On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-22T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-02-22T07:40
Fri 20 Feb
Arrived Delayed by 34m
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-20T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-02-20T07:40
2026-02-20T03:32
2026-02-20T08:14
Tue 17 Feb
Arrived On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-17T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-02-17T07:40
2026-02-17T03:26
2026-02-17T07:32
Sun 15 Feb
Departed On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-15T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-02-15T07:40
2026-02-15T03:21
Thu 12 Feb
Arrived On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-12T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-02-12T07:40
2026-02-12T03:23
2026-02-12T07:40
Wed 11 Feb
Departed Delayed by 15m
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-11T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-02-11T07:40
2026-02-11T03:14
Tue 10 Feb
Departed Delayed by 18m
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-10T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-02-10T07:40
2026-02-10T03:20
Mon 09 Feb
Scheduled On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-02-09T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-02-09T07:40
Sat 31 Jan
Departed On time
Riyadh (RUH) 2026-01-31T03:30
London (LHR) 2026-01-31T07:40
2026-01-31T03:26

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

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

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 .