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Virgin Atlantic VS479 Flight Status Today
International flight Virgin Atlantic VS479 takes off from Cape Town (CPT) South Africa to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Cape Town International Airport at 20:25 14 April 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 07:20 15 April 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 11 hours 55 minutes.
Current status of VS479 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 8 minutes
VS479 - VIR479
Virgin Atlantic (VS)
CPT
Cape Town South Africa
LHR
London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 12 hours, 8 minutes
Scheduled
20:25 14 April 2026
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VS479 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: DL 5931, MU 4587, SK 6448, WS 5705
- Flight Duration: 11 hours 55 minutes
- Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
- Virgin Atlantic
- IATA: VS
- ICAO: VIR
- Operating Days: Sunday
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-EGMC3
- Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
- Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2026-04-14 08:17 AM
- Current Time in London: Tuesday 2026-04-14 07:17 AM
Flight routes similar to Virgin Atlantic VS479
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AY5948 Finnair |
14/04/2026 18:50 |
11 hours 40 minutes 05:30 |
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BA58 British Airways |
14/04/2026 18:50 |
11 hours 40 minutes 05:30 |
|
MU4587 China Eastern |
14/04/2026 20:25 |
11 hours 55 minutes 07:20 |
|
DL5931 Delta |
14/04/2026 20:25 |
11 hours 55 minutes 07:20 |
|
IB3514 Iberia |
14/04/2026 18:50 |
11 hours 40 minutes 05:30 |
|
AA7109 American Airlines |
14/04/2026 18:50 |
11 hours 40 minutes 05:30 |
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|
BA42 British Airways |
14/04/2026 20:50 |
12 hours 10 minutes 08:00 |
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|
BA44 British Airways |
14/04/2026 22:10 |
0 minutes 09:10 |
Virgin Atlantic Flight VS479 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS479 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).
What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS479 flight?
The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS479 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS479 flight?
All Virgin Atlantic VS479 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS479 arrive?
Flight Virgin Atlantic VS479 arrives at 07:20.
Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS479 is arriving at?
Flight Virgin Atlantic VS479 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 3.
How many Virgin Atlantic VS479 flights are operated a week?
1 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS479 is operated on Sunday.