Virgin Atlantic VS617 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS617 takes off from Cape Town (CPT) South Africa to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Cape Town International Airport at 19:00 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 04:32 Europe/London. The flight will last about 6 hours 55 minutes.

VS617 - VIR617 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Flight CPT to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 20-August-2020
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 19:00
None None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 04:32
None None
VS617 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
  • Callsign: F-LFRM2
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Thursday 2026-01-01 23:26 PM
  • Current Time in London: Thursday 2026-01-01 21:26 PM

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS617 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS617 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS617 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS617 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.