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| Mar 16 | RUH | LHR | 03:30 | 07:40 |
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| Mar 14 | RUH | LHR | 03:30 | 07:40 |
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| Mar 12 | RUH | LHR | 03:30 | 07:40 |
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| Mar 10 | RUH | LHR | 03:30 | 07:40 |
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| Mar 08 | RUH | LHR | 03:30 | 07:40 |
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| Mar 06 | RUH | LHR | 04:15 | 08:24 |
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| Mar 04 | RUH | LHR | 04:22 | 08:27 |
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| Mar 02 | RUH | LHR | 03:30 | 07:40 |
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| Feb 28 | RUH | LHR | 03:37 | 07:32 |
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| Feb 26 | RUH | LHR | 03:57 | 08:12 |
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Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS243 connects Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to London, United Kingdom, taking off from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport RUH and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.
How long is the VS243 flight from Riyadh to London?
The average flight time from Riyadh to London is 7 hours and 6 minutes. The flight distance is 4941 km / 3070 miles and the average flight speed is 692 km/h / 430 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS243 Riyadh to London?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS243 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight VS243 arriving at?
Flight VS243 arrives at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminal 3.
When was the latest VS243 flight?
The latest flight was scheduled for Monday, March 16th, 2026 but was cancelled.
How else can the flight VS243 be referenced as?
This Virgin Atlantic Airways flight can also be referenced as VIR243, VS0243, VS 243, VIR 243.
How often is flight VS243 delayed?
On average, 30% of all VS243 flights are delayed. The average delay is 41 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled VS243 flight or baggage issues?
If your VS243 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 VS243 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 VS243 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers DL5919, SV6999
Other flights departing from Riyadh RUH: 6E54, XY215, XY241, SV3714
Other flights arriving at London LHR: BA106, BA126, BA331, BA665
All flights connecting Riyadh RUH to London LHR.
