Virgin Atlantic VS8 Flight Status Today

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS8 takes off from Los Angeles (LAX) United States to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Los Angeles International Airport at 16:35 17 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 10:55 18 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 10 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of VS8 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 22 minutes

VS8 - VIR8 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LAX Los Angeles United States
Flight LAX to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 22 minutes
Departure Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 16:35 17 January 2026
2 None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 10:55 18 January 2026
3 None
VS8 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 6757, DL 5978, KL 2513
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8781 kms / 5456 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 270
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A350-1000
  • Callsign: F-KECS1
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Saturday 2026-01-17 04:13 AM
  • Current Time in London: Saturday 2026-01-17 12:13 PM

Virgin Atlantic VS8 Flight Statistics

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
FLIGHT NO VS8
AIRPLANE Airbus A350-1000
ON TIME 9
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 22
DELAYED 8
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 50
DELAYED 10
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 71
DELAYED 13
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Virgin Atlantic VS8 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Wed 14 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-14T16:35
London (LHR) 2026-01-15T10:55
Tue 13 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-13T16:35
London (LHR) 2026-01-14T10:55
Mon 05 Jan
Departed On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-05T16:35
London (LHR) 2026-01-06T10:55
2026-01-05T16:32
Sun 04 Jan
Departed On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-04T16:35
London (LHR) 2026-01-05T10:55
2026-01-04T17:02
Thu 01 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-01T16:35
London (LHR) 2026-01-02T10:55
Tue 30 Dec
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2025-12-30T16:35
London (LHR) 2025-12-31T10:55
Mon 29 Dec
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2025-12-29T16:35
London (LHR) 2025-12-30T10:55
Sat 27 Dec
Departed Delayed by 22m
Los Angeles (LAX) 2025-12-27T16:35
London (LHR) 2025-12-28T10:55
2025-12-27T16:38
Fri 26 Dec
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2025-12-26T16:35
London (LHR) 2025-12-27T10:55
Sat 22 Nov
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2025-11-22T16:35
London (LHR) 2025-11-23T10:55

Flight routes similar to Virgin Atlantic VS8

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19:25 		10 hours 35 minutes
14:00
Delta DL5978
Delta 		17/01/2026
16:35 		10 hours 20 minutes
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Iberia IB3621
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Iberia IB3613
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Iberia IB3623
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15:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
10:00
Iberia IB4237
Iberia 		17/01/2026
19:25 		10 hours 35 minutes
14:00
British Airways BA268
British Airways 		17/01/2026
21:00 		10 hours 30 minutes
15:30
Gulf Air GF6636
Gulf Air 		17/01/2026
19:25 		10 hours 35 minutes
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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS8 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS8 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 8781 km (5456 miles).

What is the current status of Virgin Atlantic VS8 flight?

The current status of flight Virgin Atlantic VS8 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS8 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS8 flights are operated using Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.

When does the flight Virgin Atlantic VS8 arrive?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS8 arrives at 10:55.

Which terminal the flight Virgin Atlantic VS8 is arriving at?

Flight Virgin Atlantic VS8 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS8 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS8 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .