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Virgin Atlantic VS4972 Flight Status Today
International flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 takes off from Mexico City (MEX) Mexico to Atlanta (ATL) United States. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Benito Juarez International Airport at 16:35 20 January 2026 America/Mexico_City. The flight is expected to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 20:56 20 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 3 hours 21 minutes.
Current status of VS4972 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 39 minutes
VS4972 - VIR4972
Virgin Atlantic (VS)
MEX
Mexico City Mexico
ATL
Atlanta United States
Departed On time
Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 39 minutes
Scheduled
16:35 20 January 2026
Actual
16:36 20 January 2026
2
68
Scheduled
20:56 20 January 2026
Estimated
20:53 20 January 2026
I
E28
VS4972 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AM 5094, KE 7628, KL 6944
- Flight Duration: 3 hours 21 minutes
- Flight Distance: 2140 kms / 1330 miles
Airline
- Virgin Atlantic
- IATA: VS
- ICAO: VIR
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 124
- Freight capacity: 8.4 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
- Aircraft: Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger
- Callsign: VIR4972
- Departure Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
- Current Time in Mexico City: Tuesday 2026-01-20 17:14 PM
- Current Time in Atlanta: Tuesday 2026-01-20 18:14 PM
Flight routes similar to Virgin Atlantic VS4972
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
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KE7628 Korean Air |
20/01/2026 16:35 |
3 hours 21 minutes 20:56 |
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DL593 Delta |
20/01/2026 08:40 |
3 hours 2 minutes 12:53 |
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DL599 Delta |
20/01/2026 16:35 |
3 hours 21 minutes 20:56 |
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AM5215 Aeromexico |
20/01/2026 08:40 |
3 hours 2 minutes 12:53 |
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DL576 Delta |
20/01/2026 12:35 |
3 hours 9 minutes 16:44 |
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AF5773 Air France |
20/01/2026 08:40 |
3 hours 13 minutes 12:53 |
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DL587 Delta |
20/01/2026 14:10 |
3 hours 15 minutes 18:25 |
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KE7606 Korean Air |
20/01/2026 14:10 |
3 hours 15 minutes 18:25 |
Virgin Atlantic Flight VS4972 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS4972 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 21 minutes, with the flight distance of 2140 km (1330 miles).
What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS4972 flight?
The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 is Departed On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS4972 flight?
All Virgin Atlantic VS4972 flights are operated using Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.
When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 arrive?
Flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 arrives at 20:56.
Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 is arriving at?
Flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 arrives in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at Terminal I.
How many Virgin Atlantic VS4972 flights are operated a week?
6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS4972 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.