Virgin Atlantic VS816 Flight Status

VS816 - VIR816 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Flight CPT to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 09:00
None None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 19:48
None None
VS816 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 33 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: VIR816
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Thursday 2025-12-11 02:10 AM
  • Current Time in London: Thursday 2025-12-11 00:10 AM

International flight Virgin Atlantic VS816 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 09:00 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 19:48 Europe/London. The flight will last about 11 hours 33 minutes.

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

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
American Airlines AA7109
American Airlines 		11/12/2025
18:55 		0 minutes
04:55
Virgin Atlantic VS479
Virgin Atlantic 		11/12/2025
20:50 		0 minutes
06:50
British Airways BA42
British Airways 		11/12/2025
20:50 		12 hours 10 minutes
07:00
British Airways BA44
British Airways 		11/12/2025
22:10 		0 minutes
08:10
Finnair AY5950
Finnair 		11/12/2025
20:50 		12 hours 10 minutes
07:00
Delta DL5931
Delta 		11/12/2025
20:50 		0 minutes
06:50
Iberia IB3504
Iberia 		11/12/2025
20:50 		12 hours 10 minutes
07:00
Iberia IB3514
Iberia 		11/12/2025
18:55 		0 minutes
04:55

Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS816 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 33 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS816 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS816 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS816 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS816 is operated on Sunday.