Virgin Atlantic VS6001 flight status now

Current status of VS6001 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 16 hours, 16 minutes

VS6001 - VIR6001 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to NBO
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 16 hours, 16 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 17:25 19 November 2025
Estimated 17:25 19 November 2025
4 None
Arrival Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 05:00 20 November 2025
Estimated 05:00 20 November 2025
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: Wednesday 2025-11-19 01:09 AM
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Wednesday 2025-11-19 04:09 AM

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 19 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 05:00 20 November 2025 Africa/Nairobi. The flight will last about 8 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Kenya Airways KQ101
Kenya Airways 		19/11/2025
17:25 		8 hours 35 minutes
05:00
Iberia IB3517
Iberia 		19/11/2025
09:50 		8 hours 50 minutes
21:40
American Airlines AA6653
American Airlines 		19/11/2025
09:50 		8 hours 50 minutes
21:40
British Airways BA65
British Airways 		19/11/2025
09:50 		8 hours 56 minutes
21:40
Delta DL7541
Delta 		19/11/2025
17:25 		8 hours 35 minutes
05:00
LAM TM7101
LAM 		19/11/2025
18:25 		8 hours 35 minutes
05:00
British Airways BA63
British Airways 		19/11/2025
18:50 		9 hours 5 minutes
05:55
British Airways BA47
British Airways 		19/11/2025
12:05 		5 hours 24 minutes
23:05

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Nairobi?

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

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

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

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 .