Virgin Atlantic VS478 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS478 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 22:30 22 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 12:05 23 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of VS478 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 36 minutes

VS478 - VIR478 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 36 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 22:30 22 January 2026
3 None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:05 23 January 2026
None None
VS478 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 5930, MU 4586, SK 6447, WS 5704
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: F-SAT2
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Thursday 2026-01-22 18:54 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Thursday 2026-01-22 20:54 PM

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS478 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS478 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS478 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS478 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS478 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS478 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS478 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS478 is operated on Saturday.