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Virgin Atlantic VS4978 Flight Status Today
International flight Virgin Atlantic VS4978 takes off from Mexico City (MEX) Mexico to New York (JFK) United States. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Benito Juarez International Airport at 14:40 17 January 2026 America/Mexico_City. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 20:24 17 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 4 hours 44 minutes.
Current status of VS4978 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 37 minutes
VS4978 - VIR4978
Virgin Atlantic (VS)
MEX
Mexico City Mexico
JFK
New York United States
Departed On time
Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 37 minutes
Scheduled
14:40 17 January 2026
Actual
15:28 17 January 2026
2
54
Scheduled
20:24 17 January 2026
Estimated
20:35 17 January 2026
4
B35
VS4978 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AF 5884, AM 5278, KE 7598
- Flight Duration: 4 hours 44 minutes
- Flight Distance: 3363 kms / 2090 miles
Airline
- Virgin Atlantic
- IATA: VS
- ICAO: VIR
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Passenger Services
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 199
- Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
- Aircraft: Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger
- Callsign: VIR4978
- Departure Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
- Current Time in Mexico City: Saturday 2026-01-17 17:58 PM
- Current Time in New York: Saturday 2026-01-17 18:58 PM
Flight routes similar to Virgin Atlantic VS4978
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
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KE7598 Korean Air |
17/01/2026 14:40 |
4 hours 44 minutes 20:24 |
|
AM402 Aeromexico |
17/01/2026 08:45 |
4 hours 31 minutes 14:45 |
|
AF9969 Air France |
17/01/2026 08:45 |
4 hours 31 minutes 14:45 |
|
AA2996 American Airlines |
17/01/2026 00:25 |
4 hours 6 minutes 06:05 |
|
DL8004 Delta |
17/01/2026 07:05 |
4 hours 13 minutes 12:40 |
|
VB100 Viva Aerobus |
17/01/2026 07:25 |
4 hours 33 minutes 13:00 |
|
LY8208 El Al |
17/01/2026 08:45 |
0 minutes 14:45 |
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AM408 Aeromexico |
17/01/2026 07:05 |
4 hours 35 minutes 12:40 |
Virgin Atlantic Flight VS4978 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS4978 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 44 minutes, with the flight distance of 3363 km (2090 miles).
What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS4978 flight?
The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS4978 is Departed On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS4978 flight?
All Virgin Atlantic VS4978 flights are operated using Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.
When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS4978 arrive?
Flight Virgin Atlantic VS4978 arrives at 20:24.
Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS4978 is arriving at?
Flight Virgin Atlantic VS4978 arrives in John F. Kennedy International Airport at Terminal 4.
How many Virgin Atlantic VS4978 flights are operated a week?
4 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS4978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday.