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| Mar 17 | LHR | RUH | 15:50 | 01:35 |
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| Mar 15 | LHR | RUH | 15:50 | 01:35 |
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| Mar 13 | LHR | RUH | 15:50 | 01:35 |
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| Mar 11 | LHR | RUH | 15:50 | 01:35 |
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| Mar 09 | LHR | RUH | 15:50 | 01:35 |
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| Mar 07 | LHR | RUH | 16:00 | 04:28 |
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| Mar 05 | LHR | RUH | 16:05 | 00:59 |
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| Mar 03 | LHR | RUH | 16:03 | 01:13 |
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| Mar 01 | LHR | RUH | 15:50 | 01:35 |
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| Feb 27 | LHR | RUH | 16:13 | 01:11 |
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Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS242 connects London, United Kingdom to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport RUH.
How long is the VS242 flight from London to Riyadh?
The average flight time from London to Riyadh is 6 hours and 52 minutes. The flight distance is 4941 km / 3070 miles and the average flight speed is 738 km/h / 459 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS242 London to Riyadh?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS242 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight VS242 arriving at?
Flight VS242 arrives at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) Terminal 5.
When was the latest VS242 flight?
The latest flight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 but was cancelled.
How else can the flight VS242 be referenced as?
This Virgin Atlantic Airways flight can also be referenced as VIR242, VS0242, VS 242, VIR 242.
How often is flight VS242 delayed?
On average, 10% of all VS242 flights are delayed. The average delay is 173 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled VS242 flight or baggage issues?
If your VS242 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our VS242 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Claim compensation for your flight delay or cancellation!
Flight delays happen, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept them. You may be entitled to as much as 600€ in compensation if your flight has been delayed, cancelled or overbooked within the last three years. Claim Compensation Now >
Flight VS242 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers DL5918, SV6998
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA772, BA782, WY2102, BA468
Other flights arriving at Riyadh RUH: XY222, XY248, ET2416, SE351
All flights connecting London LHR to Riyadh RUH.
