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 18:08 20 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 20:04 20 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 56 minutes.

Current status of VS2973 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 44 minutes

VS2973 - VIR2973 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
RIC Richmond United States
Flight RIC to ATL
ATL Atlanta United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 44 minutes
Departure Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)
IATA: RICICAO: KRIC
Scheduled 18:08 20 March 2026
None B14
Arrival Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 20:04 20 March 2026
Estimated 19:51 20 March 2026
S D27
VS2973 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 2216, KE 7012, KL 5175, LA 8761, SK 3556
  • 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 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: VIR2973
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Richmond: Friday 2026-03-20 01:24 AM
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Friday 2026-03-20 01:24 AM

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Delta DL1348
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Delta DL1460
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Delta DL1415
Delta 		20/03/2026
08:00 		1 hours 59 minutes
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LATAM Airlines LA6556
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19:24 		2 hours 13 minutes
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Delta DL1402
Delta 		20/03/2026
06:40 		1 hours 48 minutes
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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 Scheduled On time.

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

All Virgin Atlantic VS2973 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS2973 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2973 arrives at 20:04.

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.