Virgin Atlantic VS811 flight status now

VS811 - VIR811 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 27-April-2022
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 08:00
None None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 20:49
None None
VS811 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 19 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: VIR811
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 21:49 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Monday 2025-11-17 23:49 PM

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS811 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 08:00 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 20:49 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 19 minutes.

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
China Eastern MU4586
China Eastern 		17/11/2025
22:30 		11 hours 35 minutes
12:05
British Airways BA59
British Airways 		17/11/2025
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
Iberia IB3515
Iberia 		17/11/2025
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
Virgin Atlantic VS478
Virgin Atlantic 		17/11/2025
22:30 		11 hours 35 minutes
12:05
British Airways BA43
British Airways 		17/11/2025
18:25 		11 hours 40 minutes
08:05
Iberia IB3505
Iberia 		17/11/2025
18:25 		11 hours 40 minutes
08:05
Finnair AY5949
Finnair 		17/11/2025
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
American Airlines AA6791
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 19 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS811 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS811 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.