Virgin Atlantic VS2979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Atlantic VS2979 takes off from Shreveport (SHV) United States to Atlanta (ATL) United States. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Shreveport Regional Airport at 17:40 07 February 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 20:35 07 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of VS2979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 58 minutes

VS2979 - VIR2979 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
SHV Shreveport United States
Flight SHV to ATL
ATL Atlanta United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 58 minutes
Departure Shreveport Regional Airport
IATA: SHVICAO: KSHV
Scheduled 17:40 07 February 2026
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Arrival Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 20:35 07 February 2026
Estimated 20:14 07 February 2026
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VS2979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 5628, KE 3733, KL 5340, WS 7295, DL 3884
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 886 kms / 551 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 50
  • Freight capacity: 1.5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 175
  • Callsign: VIR2979
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Shreveport: Saturday 2026-02-07 11:42 AM
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Saturday 2026-02-07 12:42 PM

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Air France AF5631
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Korean Air KE3276
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Delta DL3659
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15:18
Delta DL3946
Delta 		07/02/2026
08:30 		1 hours 29 minutes
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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS2979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS2979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 886 km (551 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS2979 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS2979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS2979 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS2979 flights are operated using Embraer 175 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS2979 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2979 arrives at 20:35.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS2979 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2979 arrives in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at Terminal S.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS2979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS2979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .