Virgin Atlantic VS449 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the VS449 flight operated by Virgin Atlantic on May 8, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB). The flight is expected to depart at 20:50 (local time in London, UTC+1) and land at 08:08 (local time in Johannesburg, UTC+2) .
Thu, May 7
Fri, May 8
Sat, May 9
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 22m early
11h
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 55m
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
A4
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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VS449 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VS449 flight flying from London to Johannesburg on 5/8/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 264 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
10y, 1m
Seats
264
Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
97 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
135°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
--
Legroom
84 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-1-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VS449
Trip.com historical records show that the last VS449 flight departed on Thu, May 7 from LHR at approximately 20:56. This flight is expected to arrrive in JNB at 08:03.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, May 3 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 22:47 | 10:16 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 21:03 | 08:24 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 21:04 | 08:09 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 21:08 | 08:18 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 20:56 | 08:03 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 20:50 | 08:08 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 9 | London (LHR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 20:50 | 08:50 | Scheduled |
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VS449 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VS449 is 77% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 26 minutes
Early
0%
On time
77%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 11 minutes
Early
83%
On time
10%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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