Virgin Atlantic VS449 flight status now

Current status of VS449 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 14 minutes

VS449 - VIR449 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 14 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 19:40 17 November 2025
3 None
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 08:40 18 November 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: Monday 2025-11-17 12:26 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2025-11-17 14:26 PM

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 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 08:40 18 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 10 minutes.

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
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
Wed 12 Nov
Departed Delayed by 30m
London (LHR) 2025-11-12T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-13T08:25
2025-11-12T19:33
Tue 11 Nov
Departed Delayed by 15m
London (LHR) 2025-11-11T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-12T08:40
2025-11-11T19:40
Mon 10 Nov
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-10T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-11T08:40
Sun 09 Nov
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-09T16:35
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-10T05:45
Thu 06 Nov
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-06T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-07T08:35
2025-11-06T19:30
Wed 05 Nov
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-05T19:40
Johannesburg (JNB) 2025-11-06T08:25

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA57
British Airways 		17/11/2025
21:15 		11 hours 10 minutes
10:25
American Airlines AA6753
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
21:15 		11 hours 10 minutes
10:25
Iberia IB3511
Iberia 		17/11/2025
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35
Finnair AY5945
Finnair 		17/11/2025
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35
WestJet WS5716
WestJet 		17/11/2025
19:40 		0 minutes
08:40
American Airlines AA7106
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35
China Eastern MU4588
China Eastern 		17/11/2025
16:35 		11 hours 10 minutes
05:45
British Airways BA55
British Airways 		17/11/2025
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Johannesburg?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 9045 km (5620 miles).

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

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

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 .