Virgin Atlantic VS449 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 19:40 17 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 08:40 18 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 10 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of VS449 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 8 hours, 1 minute

VS449 - VIR449 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 8 hours, 1 minute
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 19:40 17 January 2026
Actual 19:28 17 January 2026
3 17
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 08:40 18 January 2026
Estimated 08:35 18 January 2026
A 4
VS449 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 5955, MU 4588, SK 6445, WS 5716
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9045 kms / 5620 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
  • Callsign: F-FKKN2
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Saturday 2026-01-17 22:34 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2026-01-18 00:34 AM

Virgin Atlantic VS449 Flight Statistics

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
FLIGHT NO VS449
AIRPLANE Boeing 787-9
ON TIME 14
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 30
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 60
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 81
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Atlantic VS449 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Fri 16 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-16T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-17T08:35
Tue 13 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-13T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-14T08:35
Fri 09 Jan
Departed Delayed by 23m
London (LHR) 2026-01-09T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-10T08:35
2026-01-09T19:38
Thu 08 Jan
Departed Delayed by 1h 12m
London (LHR) 2026-01-08T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-09T08:35
2026-01-08T19:48
Wed 07 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-07T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-08T08:25
Fri 02 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-02T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-03T08:35
Thu 01 Jan
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-01-01T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-02T08:35
Wed 31 Dec
Departed Delayed by 36m
London (LHR) 2025-12-31T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-01T08:25
2025-12-31T19:48
Tue 30 Dec
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-12-30T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-12-31T08:35
Sun 28 Dec
Departed Delayed by 26m
London (LHR) 2025-12-28T16:35
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-12-29T05:45
2025-12-28T16:31

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS449 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS449 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 9045 km (5620 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS449 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS449 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS449 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 arrives at 08:40.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS449 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS449 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .