Virgin Atlantic VS2973 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Atlantic VS2973 takes off from Richmond (RIC) United States to Atlanta (ATL) United States. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) at 18:20 30 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 20:16 30 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 56 minutes.

Current status of VS2973 is Arrived Delayed by 2h 59m

VS2973 - VIR2973 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
RIC Richmond United States
Flight RIC to ATL
ATL Atlanta United States
Arrived Delayed by 2h 59m
Departure Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)
IATA: RICICAO: KRIC
Scheduled 18:20 30 April 2026
Actual 21:40 30 April 2026
None B15
Arrival Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 20:16 30 April 2026
Actual 23:15 30 April 2026
S A17
VS2973 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 2216, KE 7012, KL 7011, LA 8761
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 56 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 775 kms / 481 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 149
  • Freight capacity: 5.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: VIR2973
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Richmond: Thursday 2026-04-30 23:20 PM
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Thursday 2026-04-30 23:20 PM

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS2973 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS2973 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 56 minutes, with the flight distance of 775 km (481 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS2973 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS2973 is Arrived Delayed by 2h 59m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS2973 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS2973 flights are operated using Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS2973 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2973 arrives at 20:16.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS2973 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2973 arrives in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at Terminal S.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS2973 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2973 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.