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 16:35 28 December 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 05:45 29 December 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of VS449 is Departed Delayed by 26m Estimated Arrival in 10 hours, 48 minutes

VS449 - VIR449 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Departed Delayed by 26m Estimated Arrival in 10 hours, 48 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 16:35 28 December 2025
Actual 16:31 28 December 2025
3 32
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 05:45 29 December 2025
Estimated 06:11 29 December 2025
A None
VS449 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 5955, MU 4588, SK 6445, WS 5716
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 10 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: Sunday 2025-12-28 17:23 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2025-12-28 19:23 PM

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
Sat 27 Dec
Departed Delayed by 15m
London (LHR) 2025-12-27T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-12-28T08:40
2025-12-27T19:37
Fri 26 Dec
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-12-26T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-12-27T08:35
Thu 25 Dec
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-12-25T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-12-26T08:35
Sat 22 Nov
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-22T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-23T08:40
Fri 21 Nov
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-21T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-22T08:35
2025-11-21T19:36
Mon 17 Nov
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-17T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-18T08:40
Sun 16 Nov
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-16T16:35
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-17T05:45
Sat 15 Nov
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-15T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-16T08:40
2025-11-15T19:35
Fri 14 Nov
Departed Delayed by 18m
London (LHR) 2025-11-14T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-15T08:35
2025-11-14T19:39
Thu 13 Nov
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-13T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-14T08:35

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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 11 hour(s) 10 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 Delayed by 26m.

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 05:45.

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 .