Virgin Atlantic VS4978 flight status now

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VS4978 - VIR4978 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
MEX Mexico City Mexico
Flight MEX to JFK
JFK New York United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 minute
Departure Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA: MEXICAO: MMMX
Scheduled 14:30 17 November 2025
Estimated 14:30 17 November 2025
2 54
Arrival John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 20:19 17 November 2025
Estimated 20:15 17 November 2025
4 B33
VS4978 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 5884, AM 5278, KE 7598
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 49 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: Monday 2025-11-17 14:29 PM
  • Current Time in New York: Monday 2025-11-17 15:29 PM

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 14:30 17 November 2025 America/Mexico_City. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 20:19 17 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 4 hours 49 minutes.

Similar flight route from Mexico City (MEX) to New York (JFK)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Aeromexico AM5278
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Aeromexico AM402
Aeromexico 		17/11/2025
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Korean Air KE7598
Korean Air 		17/11/2025
14:30 		4 hours 49 minutes
20:19
Delta DL624
Delta 		17/11/2025
14:30 		4 hours 49 minutes
20:19
Delta DL8004
Delta 		17/11/2025
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12:40

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Mexico City to New York?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 49 minutes, with the flight distance of 3363 km (2090 miles).

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.

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.