Virgin Atlantic VS6001 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS6001 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Nairobi (NBO) Kenya. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 17:25 20 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 05:00 21 January 2026 Africa/Nairobi. The flight will last about 8 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of VS6001 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 5 hours, 26 minutes

VS6001 - VIR6001 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to NBO
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 5 hours, 26 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 17:25 20 January 2026
Estimated 17:25 20 January 2026
4 None
Arrival Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 05:00 21 January 2026
Estimated 05:00 21 January 2026
1A None
VS6001 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 7541
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6827 kms / 4242 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2026-01-20 11:59 AM
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Tuesday 2026-01-20 14:59 PM

Flight routes similar to Virgin Atlantic VS6001

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Kenya Airways KQ101
Kenya Airways 		20/01/2026
17:25 		8 hours 35 minutes
05:00
Delta DL7541
Delta 		20/01/2026
17:25 		8 hours 35 minutes
05:00
American Airlines AA6653
American Airlines 		20/01/2026
09:50 		8 hours 50 minutes
21:40
Iberia IB3517
Iberia 		20/01/2026
09:50 		8 hours 50 minutes
21:40
British Airways BA65
British Airways 		20/01/2026
09:50 		9 hours 7 minutes
21:40
LAM TM7101
LAM 		20/01/2026
18:25 		8 hours 35 minutes
05:00
British Airways BA63
British Airways 		20/01/2026
18:50 		9 hours 5 minutes
05:55
British Airways BA47
British Airways 		20/01/2026
12:05 		5 hours 24 minutes
23:05

Virgin Atlantic Flight VS6001 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS6001 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 6827 km (4242 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS6001 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS6001 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS6001 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS6001 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS6001 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS6001 arrives at 05:00.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS6001 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS6001 arrives in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at Terminal 1A.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS6001 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS6001 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .