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 07 February 2026 America/Mexico_City. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 20:24 07 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 4 hours 44 minutes.

Current status of VS4978 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 2 minutes

VS4978 - VIR4978 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
MEX Mexico City Mexico
Flight MEX to JFK
JFK New York United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 2 minutes
Departure Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA: MEXICAO: MMMX
Scheduled 14:40 07 February 2026
2 OPS
Arrival John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 20:24 07 February 2026
Estimated 20:18 07 February 2026
4 B39
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 2026-02-07 02:38 AM
  • Current Time in New York: Saturday 2026-02-07 03:38 AM

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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 Scheduled 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.