Delayed, Arriving in 00:05:52'
Terminal: 3 | Gate: 28
Departure: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
20:25
|
Actual:
22:18
Arrival: Fri, Jun 5, 2026
Scheduled:
08:25
|
Estimated:
09:15
|
Delay:
50'
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VS 449 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 04 22:18 09:15
Delayed
Track >
Jun 03 21:10 08:02
Landed
Track >
Jun 02 21:49 08:42
Landed
Track >
Jun 01 21:10 08:18
Landed
Track >
May 31 22:56 09:45
En-Route
Track >

Virgin Atlantic Airways VS 449 London to Johannesburg Flight Information

Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS449 connects London, United Kingdom to Johannesburg, South Africa, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport JNB.

How long is the VS449 flight from London to Johannesburg?

The average flight time from London to Johannesburg is 10 hours and 6 minutes. The flight distance is 9075 km / 5639 miles and the average flight speed is 899 km/h / 558 mph.

How many VS449 flights are operated per week?

6 flights per week. The flight VS449 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS449 London to Johannesburg?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS449 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight VS449 arriving at?

Flight VS449 arrives at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) Terminal A.

When was the latest VS449 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, June 5th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 09:15.

How else can the flight VS449 be referenced as?

This Virgin Atlantic Airways flight can also be referenced as VIR449, VS0449, VS 449, VIR 449.

How often is flight VS449 delayed?

On average, 20% of all VS449 flights are delayed. The average delay is 29 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled VS449 flight or baggage issues?

If your VS449 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.

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VS449 and London LHR to Johannesburg JNB Flights

Flight VS449 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers DL5955, MU4588, SK6445, WS5716

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA508, CA938, LH2481, KM103

Other flights arriving at Johannesburg JNB: CX749, CA867, DE2288, LH572

All flights connecting London LHR to Johannesburg JNB.

VS449 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight: London to Johannesburg Route Map

VS449 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight Map: London to Johannesburg
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