Virgin Atlantic VS251 flight status now

VS251 - VIR251 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
PVG Shanghai China
Flight PVG to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 11:10
1 19
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 18:50
3 None
VS251 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 48 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9261 kms / 5754 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 270
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
  • Callsign: T-F7M
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Wednesday 2025-11-19 13:25 PM
  • Current Time in London: Wednesday 2025-11-19 05:25 AM

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS251 takes off from Shanghai (PVG) China to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 11:10 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 18:50 Europe/London. The flight will last about 8 hours 48 minutes.

Virgin Atlantic VS251 Flight Statistics

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
FLIGHT NO VS251
AIRPLANE Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 25
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 48
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 74
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Atlantic VS251 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Fri 01 Nov
Landed 18:27
Shanghai (PVG) 2024-10-25 11:10
London (LHR) 2024-10-25 18:50
2024-10-25 11:52
2024-10-25 18:27
Thu 31 Oct
Landed 18:27
Shanghai (PVG) 2024-10-25 11:10
London (LHR) 2024-10-25 18:50
2024-10-25 11:52
2024-10-25 18:27
Wed 30 Oct
Landed 18:27
Shanghai (PVG) 2024-10-25 11:10
London (LHR) 2024-10-25 18:50
2024-10-25 11:52
2024-10-25 18:27
Tue 29 Oct
Landed 18:27
Shanghai (PVG) 2024-10-25 11:10
London (LHR) 2024-10-25 18:50
2024-10-25 11:52
2024-10-25 18:27
Mon 28 Oct
Landed 18:27
Shanghai (PVG) 2024-10-25 11:10
London (LHR) 2024-10-25 18:50
2024-10-25 11:52
2024-10-25 18:27
Tue 15 Oct
Arrival Estimated 18:46
Shanghai (PVG) 2024-10-14 11:10
London (LHR) 2024-10-14 18:50
2024-10-14 11:48
Mon 14 Oct
Departed Delayed by 21m
Shanghai (PVG) 2024-10-14T11:10
London (LHR) 2024-10-14T18:50
2024-10-14T11:20
Wed 09 Oct
Departed On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2024-10-09T11:10
London (LHR) 2024-10-09T18:50
2024-10-09T11:16
Sat 05 Oct
Departed On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2024-10-05T11:10
London (LHR) 2024-10-05T18:50
2024-10-05T11:09
Thu 03 Oct
Departed On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2024-10-03T11:10
London (LHR) 2024-10-03T18:50
2024-10-03T11:02

Similar flight route from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LHR)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA168
British Airways 		19/11/2025
10:55 		15 hours 5 minutes
18:00
China Eastern MU551
China Eastern 		19/11/2025
13:30 		0 minutes
17:30
China Southern Airlines CZ7225
China Southern Airlines 		19/11/2025
10:55 		15 hours 5 minutes
18:00
Iberia IB3776
Iberia 		19/11/2025
11:00 		14 hours 30 minutes
18:30
China Eastern MU533
China Eastern 		19/11/2025
08:55 		0 minutes
13:55
Virgin Atlantic VS621
Virgin Atlantic 		19/11/2025
08:00 		12 hours 15 minutes
01:00
China Eastern MU7551
China Eastern 		19/11/2025
13:20 		12 hours 2 minutes
18:40

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Shanghai to London?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 48 minutes, with the flight distance of 9261 km (5754 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS251 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS251 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS251 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS251 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS251 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS251 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .