Virgin Atlantic VS4853 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS4853 takes off from New York (JFK) United States to Montego Bay (MBJ) Jamaica. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves John F. Kennedy International Airport at 08:20 18 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Sangster International Airport at 12:32 18 January 2026 America/Jamaica. The flight will last about 4 hours 12 minutes.

Current status of VS4853 is Departed Delayed by 31m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 11 minutes

VS4853 - VIR4853 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
JFK New York United States
Flight JFK to MBJ
MBJ Montego Bay Jamaica
Departed Delayed by 31m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 11 minutes
Departure John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 08:20 18 January 2026
Actual 08:17 18 January 2026
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Arrival Sangster International Airport
IATA: MBJICAO: MKJS
Scheduled 12:32 18 January 2026
Estimated 13:03 18 January 2026
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VS4853 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 12 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2486 kms / 1545 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 160
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: VIR4853
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Jamaica
  • Current Time in New York: Sunday 2026-01-18 11:52 AM
  • Current Time in Montego Bay: Sunday 2026-01-18 11:52 AM

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS4853 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS4853 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 12 minutes, with the flight distance of 2486 km (1545 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS4853 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS4853 is Departed Delayed by 31m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS4853 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS4853 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS4853 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS4853 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .