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VS4978 Flight Status Virgin Atlantic Airways: Atlanta to New York (VIR4978)

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VS 4978 Atlanta to New York Flight Status

Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS4978 from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK is not scheduled for today October 17th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 5th, 2026.
Check the table below for VS4978's most recent flight history:

VS 4978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 05 00:03 01:47
Landed Late
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Oct 03 23:00 02:03
Cancelled
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Virgin Atlantic Airways VS 4978 Atlanta to New York Flight Information

Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS4978 connects Atlanta, United States to New York, United States, taking off from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL and landing at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK.

How long is the VS4978 flight from Atlanta to New York?

The average flight time from Atlanta to New York is 1 hour and 44 minutes. The flight distance is 1222 km / 759 miles and the average flight speed is 553 km/h / 344 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS4978 Atlanta to New York?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS4978 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight VS4978 arriving at?

Flight VS4978 arrives at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4.

When was the latest VS4978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 01:47.

How else can the flight VS4978 be referenced as?

This Virgin Atlantic Airways flight can also be referenced as VIR4978, VS 4978, VIR 4978.

How often is flight VS4978 delayed?

On average, 50% of all VS4978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 25 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled VS4978 flight or baggage issues?

If your VS4978 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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VS4978 and Atlanta ATL to New York JFK Flights

Other flights departing from Atlanta ATL: DL1217, F91670, DL3116, DL624

Other flights arriving at New York JFK: AV670, B61536, LR660, DL624

All flights connecting Atlanta ATL to New York JFK.

VS4978 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight: Atlanta to New York Route Map

VS4978 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight Map: Atlanta to New York
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