Virgin Atlantic VS6856 flight status now

VS6856 - VIR6856 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to AMS
AMS Amsterdam Netherlands
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 15:20
D None
Arrival Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA: AMSICAO: EHAM
Scheduled 07:55
None None
VS6856 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 9 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8066 kms / 5012 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 323
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-300
  • Callsign: VIR6856
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
  • Current Time in Houston: Tuesday 2025-11-18 15:18 PM
  • Current Time in Amsterdam: Tuesday 2025-11-18 22:18 PM

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS6856 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to Amsterdam (AMS) Netherlands. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 15:20 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 07:55 Europe/Amsterdam. The flight will last about 9 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS)

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Air Canada AC4998
Air Canada 		18/11/2025
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Air France AF8412
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Austrian Airlines OS7860
Austrian Airlines 		18/11/2025
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KLM KL662
KLM 		18/11/2025
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United Airlines UA20
United Airlines 		18/11/2025
15:55 		9 hours 40 minutes
08:35
Delta DL9459
Delta 		18/11/2025
15:30 		9 hours 5 minutes
07:35
SWISS LX3005
SWISS 		18/11/2025
15:55 		9 hours 40 minutes
08:35

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Houston to Amsterdam?

On average, nonstop flight takes 9 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 8066 km (5012 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS6856 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS6856 flights are operated using Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS6856 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS6856 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.