Virgin Atlantic VS7940 flight status now

VS7940 - VIR7940 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to PEK
PEK Beijing China
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 25-March-2020
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 17:40
2 B49
Arrival Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA: PEKICAO: ZBAA
Scheduled 12:05
3 None
VS7940 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8175 kms / 5080 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 314
  • Freight capacity: 20 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
  • Callsign: VIR7940
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in London: Wednesday 2025-11-19 21:13 PM
  • Current Time in Beijing: Thursday 2025-11-20 05:13 AM

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS7940 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Beijing (PEK) China. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 17:40 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Beijing Capital International Airport at 12:05 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 10 hours 25 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Beijing?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 8175 km (5080 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS7940 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS7940 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS7940 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS7940 arrives in Beijing Capital International Airport at Terminal 3.