Virgin Atlantic VS6979 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS6979 takes off from Amsterdam (AMS) Netherlands to Edinburgh (EDI) United Kingdom. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 15:40 18 January 2026 Europe/Amsterdam. The flight is expected to land at Edinburgh Airport at 16:05 18 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of VS6979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 29 minutes

VS6979 - VIR6979 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
AMS Amsterdam Netherlands
Flight AMS to EDI
EDI Edinburgh United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 29 minutes
Departure Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA: AMSICAO: EHAM
Scheduled 15:40 18 January 2026
2 D43
Arrival Edinburgh Airport
IATA: EDIICAO: EGPH
Scheduled 16:05 18 January 2026
None None
VS6979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 3238, AM 6499, AR 7808, BT 6021, DL 9230, G3 5532, KQ 1289, MF 9750, SK 6736, SV 6680
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 667 kms / 415 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 100
  • Freight capacity: 2.3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: VIR6979
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Amsterdam: Sunday 2026-01-18 13:11 PM
  • Current Time in Edinburgh: Sunday 2026-01-18 12:11 PM

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS6979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS6979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 667 km (415 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS6979 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS6979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS6979 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS6979 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS6979 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS6979 is operated on Saturday.