Virgin Atlantic VS812 flight status now

VS812 - VIR812 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Flight CPT to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 26-April-2022
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 10:30
None None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 21:17
None None
VS812 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 7 hours 4 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: VIR812
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Monday 2025-11-17 23:56 PM
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 21:56 PM

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS812 takes off from Cape Town (CPT) South Africa to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Cape Town International Airport at 10:30 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 21:17 Europe/London. The flight will last about 7 hours 4 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 4 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS812 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS812 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.