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 14:24 22 February 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 16:49 22 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of VS5242 is Scheduled Delayed by 21m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 2 minutes

VS5242 - VIR5242 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
MSY New Orleans United States
Flight MSY to ATL
ATL Atlanta United States
Scheduled Delayed by 21m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 2 minutes
Departure Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA: MSYICAO: KMSY
Scheduled 14:24 22 February 2026
Estimated 14:45 22 February 2026
None C6
Arrival Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 16:49 22 February 2026
Estimated 17:07 22 February 2026
S D25
VS5242 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 2768, AM 4388, LA 6539
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 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: Sunday 2026-02-22 13:43 PM
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Sunday 2026-02-22 14:43 PM

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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) 25 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 Delayed by 21m.

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 16:49.

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.