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 20:25 09 April 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 08:25 10 April 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 10 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of VS449 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 49 minutes

VS449 - VIR449 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 49 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 20:25 09 April 2026
3 None
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 08:25 10 April 2026
A None
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: Thursday 2026-04-09 03:36 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Thursday 2026-04-09 04:36 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
Tue 07 Apr
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-07T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-04-08T08:45
Mon 06 Apr
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-06T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-04-07T08:45
2026-04-06T20:52
Mon 23 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-23T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-03-24T08:35
Sat 21 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-21T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-03-22T08:40
Fri 20 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-20T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-03-21T08:35
Thu 19 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-19T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-03-20T08:35
Wed 18 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-18T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-03-19T08:25
Thu 12 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-12T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-03-13T08:35
Sun 08 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-08T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-03-09T08:50
Thu 05 Mar
Departed Delayed by 21m
London (LHR) 2026-03-05T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-03-06T08:35
2026-03-05T19:34

Flight routes similar to Virgin Atlantic VS449

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China Eastern MU4588
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20:50 		10 hours 55 minutes
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Finnair AY5945
Finnair 		09/04/2026
19:00 		0 minutes
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Iberia IB3513
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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 Scheduled 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 08:25.

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 .