Virgin Atlantic VS8978 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Virgin Atlantic VS8978 takes off from Bengaluru (BLR) India to Kanpur (KNU) India. It's operated by Virgin Atlantic. The plane leaves Kempegowda International Airport at 10:15 Asia/Kolkata. The flight is expected to land at Kanpur Airport at 12:50 Asia/Kolkata. The flight will last about 2 hours 35 minutes.

VS8978 - VIR8978 Virgin Atlantic (VS)
BLR Bengaluru India
Flight BLR to KNU
KNU Kanpur India
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Kempegowda International Airport
IATA: BLRICAO: VOBL
Scheduled 10:15
1 12
Arrival Kanpur Airport
IATA: KNUICAO: VIKA
Scheduled 12:50
None None
VS8978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1489 kms / 925 miles
Airline
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • IATA: VS
  • ICAO: VIR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Current Time in Bengaluru: Friday 2026-01-23 07:48 AM
  • Current Time in Kanpur: Friday 2026-01-23 07:48 AM

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Virgin Atlantic Flight VS8978 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Virgin Atlantic VS8978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 1489 km (925 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Virgin Atlantic VS8978 flight?

All Virgin Atlantic VS8978 flights are operated using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

How many Virgin Atlantic VS8978 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Virgin Atlantic VS8978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .