Virgin Atlantic VS5242 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Atlantic VS5242 takes off from New Orleans (MSY) United States to Atlanta (ATL) United States. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 12:55 20 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 15:19 20 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 24 minutes.

Current status of VS5242 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 0 minutes

VS5242 - VIR5242 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
MSY New Orleans United States
Flight MSY to ATL
ATL Atlanta United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 0 minutes
Departure Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA: MSYICAO: KMSY
Scheduled 12:55 20 January 2026
Estimated 12:50 20 January 2026
None C4
Arrival Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 15:19 20 January 2026
Estimated 15:07 20 January 2026
S B21
VS5242 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 2768, AM 4388, KL 5648, LA 6239, WS 8321
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 24 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 683 kms / 425 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 17.1 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: VIR5242
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in New Orleans: Tuesday 2026-01-20 12:50 PM
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Tuesday 2026-01-20 13:50 PM

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Delta DL2522
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Delta DL1534
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Aeromexico AM4388
Aeromexico 		20/01/2026
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Korean Air KE3693
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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS5242 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS5242 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 24 minutes, with the flight distance of 683 km (425 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS5242 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS5242 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS5242 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS5242 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS5242 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS5242 arrives at 15:19.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS5242 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS5242 arrives in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at Terminal S.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS5242 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS5242 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.