How long is the VS4 flight?

The timetable allows 7 h 20 min. New York to London is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).

Which terminal does VS4 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 4 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does VS4 have?

Also listed as VIR4 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 4.

Can I get compensation if VS4 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261.

VS4 Flight Status Virgin Atlantic Airways: New York to London (VIR4)

Virgin Atlantic Airways VS 4

Landed On Time

JFK New York

Scheduled: 18:00
Actual: 18:21

Terminal: 4 | Gate: A3

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EST

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

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LHR London

Scheduled: 06:20
Actual: 05:47
Delay

Terminal: 3

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Landed 7h 38m ago 100%

JFK 18:21 LHR 05:47 ⁺¹

5,539 km (3,442 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 5539 km / 3442 miles · Scheduled Duration: 07:20 · Actual Duration: 06:26

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VS 4 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Atlantic Airways New York to London

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	JFK	LHR	18:21	05:47	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	JFK	LHR	18:11	05:21	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	JFK	LHR	18:32	05:54	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	JFK	LHR	18:23	06:05	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	JFK	LHR	18:17	06:08	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	JFK	LHR	18:22	06:08	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	JFK	LHR	18:50	06:32	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	JFK	LHR	19:00	06:17	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	JFK	LHR	19:08	05:14	Landed	Track >

Virgin Atlantic Airways operates VS 4 from New York to London, a 5,539 km (3,442 mi) trip, six times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). With 7 h 20 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 6 h 25 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 21 minutes late and still landed at 05:47 the next morning, 33 minutes early.

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About VS 4

Route: New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance: 5,539 km (3,442 mi)
Typical flight time: 6 h 25 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 9 of the last 9
Usually departs from: Terminal 4

Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 33 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

VS 4 FAQ

How long is the VS4 flight?: The timetable allows 7 h 20 min. New York to London is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
How often is VS4 late?: None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does VS4 fly?: Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does VS4 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 4 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does VS4 have?: Also listed as VIR4 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 4.
Can I get compensation if VS4 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261.

VS4 and New York JFK to London LHR Flights

Flight VS4 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AF6753, DL5994, KL2501, SV4844

Other flights departing from New York JFK: B61523, DL215

Other flights arriving at London LHR: WB710, UA16, AA100, UA16

All flights connecting New York JFK to London LHR.