Virgin Atlantic VS815 Flight Status

VS815 - VIR815 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 09:00
None None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 21:55
None None
VS815 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 24 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: VIR815
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Thursday 2025-12-11 06:57 AM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Thursday 2025-12-11 08:57 AM

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS815 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 09:00 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 21:55 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 24 minutes.

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

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British Airways BA59
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British Airways BA43
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Finnair AY5949
Finnair 		11/12/2025
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Iberia IB3505
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Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS815 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 24 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS815 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS815 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS815 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS815 is operated on Sunday.