Virgin Atlantic VS6978 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS6978 takes off from Newcastle (NCL) United Kingdom to Amsterdam (AMS) Netherlands. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Newcastle International Airport at 13:45 02 May 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 16:05 02 May 2026 Europe/Amsterdam. The flight will last about 1 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of VS6978 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours

VS6978 - VIR6978 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
NCL Newcastle United Kingdom
Flight NCL to AMS
AMS Amsterdam Netherlands
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours
Departure Newcastle International Airport
IATA: NCLICAO: EGNT
Scheduled 13:45 02 May 2026
None None
Arrival Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA: AMSICAO: EHAM
Scheduled 16:05 02 May 2026
None None
VS6978 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 8057, AM 6424, DL 9663, MU 1934, SV 6801, KL 956
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 524 kms / 326 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 108
  • Freight capacity: 8.5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets)
  • Callsign: VIR6978
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
  • Current Time in Newcastle: Saturday 2026-05-02 04:45 AM
  • Current Time in Amsterdam: Saturday 2026-05-02 05:45 AM

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS6978 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS6978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 524 km (326 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS6978 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS6978 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS6978 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS6978 flights are operated using Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) aircraft.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS6978 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS6978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .