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VS4978 Flight Status Virgin Atlantic Airways: Mexico City to Atlanta (VIR4978)

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VS 4978 Mexico City to Atlanta Flight Status

Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS4978 from Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport MEX to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL 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 14:15 21:23
Delayed >3h
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Virgin Atlantic Airways VS 4978 Mexico City to Atlanta Flight Information

Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS4978 connects Mexico City, Mexico to Atlanta, United States, taking off from Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport MEX and landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL.

How long is the VS4978 flight from Mexico City to Atlanta?

The average flight time from Mexico City to Atlanta is 3 hours. The flight distance is 2143 km / 1332 miles and the average flight speed is 714 km/h / 444 mph.

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

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS4978 is 3.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight VS4978 arriving at?

Flight VS4978 arrives at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) Terminal 4.

When was the latest VS4978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 22:50.

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, 100% of all VS4978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 87 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 Mexico City MEX to Atlanta ATL Flights

Other flights departing from Mexico City MEX: DL624, UA1838, AM856, DL624

Other flights arriving at Atlanta ATL: DL715, DL875, DL840, DL624

All flights connecting Mexico City MEX to Atlanta ATL.

VS4978 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight: Mexico City to Atlanta Route Map

VS4978 Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight Map: Mexico City to Atlanta
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