Virgin Atlantic VS6005 flight status now

VS6005 - VIR6005 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LGW London United Kingdom
Flight LGW to NBO
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure London Gatwick Airport
IATA: LGWICAO: EGKK
Scheduled 10:25
S 25
Arrival Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 22:20
1A None
VS6005 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6788 kms / 4218 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Thursday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2025-11-18 13:23 PM
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Tuesday 2025-11-18 16:23 PM

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS6005 takes off from London (LGW) United Kingdom to Nairobi (NBO) Kenya. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves London Gatwick Airport at 10:25 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 22:20 Africa/Nairobi. The flight will last about 8 hours 55 minutes.

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

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Kenya Airways KQ109
Kenya Airways 		18/11/2025
10:25 		8 hours 55 minutes
22:20

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Nairobi?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 6788 km (4218 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS6005 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS6005 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS6005 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS6005 arrives in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at Terminal 1A.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS6005 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS6005 is operated on Thursday.