Virgin Atlantic VS461 flight status now

VS461 - VIR461 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 28-March-2020
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 18:55
3 None
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 07:55
A None
VS461 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9045 kms / 5620 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
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: VIR461
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:03 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Tuesday 2025-11-18 10:03 AM

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS461 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 18:55 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 07:55 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 5 minutes.

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

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Iberia IB3511
Iberia 		18/11/2025
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35
Iberia IB3513
Iberia 		18/11/2025
21:15 		11 hours 10 minutes
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British Airways BA55
British Airways 		18/11/2025
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
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British Airways BA57
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21:15 		11 hours 10 minutes
10:25
American Airlines AA7106
American Airlines 		18/11/2025
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35
Virgin Atlantic VS449
Virgin Atlantic 		18/11/2025
19:40 		0 minutes
08:40
China Eastern MU4588
China Eastern 		18/11/2025
19:40 		0 minutes
08:40
American Airlines AA6753
American Airlines 		18/11/2025
21:15 		11 hours 10 minutes
10:25

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Johannesburg?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 9045 km (5620 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS461 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS461 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS461 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS461 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.