How long is the VS45 flight?

The timetable allows 8 h 20 min. London to New York is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).

Which terminal does VS45 use?

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

What other flight numbers does VS45 have?

Also listed as VIR45 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 45.

Can I get compensation if VS45 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. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

VS45 Flight Status Virgin Atlantic Airways: London to New York (VIR45)

Virgin Atlantic Airways VS 45

Landed On Time

LHR London

Scheduled: 11:35
Actual: 11:48

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 22

Departure: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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JFK New York

Scheduled: 14:55
Actual: 13:42
Delay

Terminal: 4

Arrival: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time EST

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

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Landed 1h 34m ago 100%

LHR 11:48 JFK 13:42

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: 08:20 · Actual Duration: 06:54

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VS 45 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Atlantic Airways London to New York

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 03	LHR	JFK	11:48	13:42	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	LHR	JFK	11:57	14:00	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	JFK	11:51	13:49	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	LHR	JFK	12:23	15:52	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	LHR	JFK	12:06	15:19	Landed	Track >
Oct 29	LHR	JFK	12:05	15:20	Landed	Track >
Oct 28	LHR	JFK	12:22	15:29	Landed	Track >
Oct 27	LHR	JFK	11:52	14:58	Landed	Track >
Oct 26	LHR	JFK	14:12	17:27	Delayed	Track >

Virgin Atlantic Airways' London–New York flight covers 5,539 km (3,442 mi) and runs daily. With 8 h 20 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 7 h 15 min, it often makes up time. Today it left on time and landed at 13:42, 1 h 13 min early.

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About VS 45

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK
Distance: 5,539 km (3,442 mi)
Typical flight time: 7 h 15 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 8 of the last 8
Usually departs from: Terminal 3

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Today's flight landed 1 h 13 min early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

VS 45 FAQ

How long is the VS45 flight?: The timetable allows 8 h 20 min. London to New York is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
How often is VS45 late?: None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does VS45 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does VS45 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 4 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does VS45 have?: Also listed as VIR45 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 45.
Can I get compensation if VS45 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. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

VS45 and London LHR to New York JFK Flights

Flight VS45 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AF9663, DL5995, KL2508, SV4817

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA344, BA1468, UA26

Other flights arriving at New York JFK: AM402, B6436, YX4592, B62786

All flights connecting London LHR to New York JFK.