Virgin Atlantic VS679 Flight Status

VS679 - VIR679 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 28-April-2022
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 20:30
None None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 06:42
None None
VS679 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 7 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
  • Callsign: VIR679
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Thursday 2025-12-11 02:08 AM
  • Current Time in London: Thursday 2025-12-11 00:08 AM

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS679 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 20:30 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 06:42 Europe/London. The flight will last about 11 hours 7 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS679 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 7 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS679 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS679 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.