VS5704 Flight Status Virgin Atlantic Airways: London to Riyadh (VIR5704)
VS 5704 London to Riyadh Flight Status
Not scheduled today. Latest flight: March 28th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
VS 5704 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Atlantic Airways London to Riyadh
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28 | LHR | RUH | 20:53 | 05:21 | Delayed | Track > |
| Mar 27 | LHR | RUH | 19:50 | 04:16 | Unknown | Track > |
| Mar 26 | LHR | RUH | 19:30 | 04:06 | Landed | Track > |
| Mar 25 | LHR | RUH | 21:08 | 05:43 | Delayed | Track > |
| Mar 24 | LHR | RUH | 21:04 | 05:44 | Delayed | Track > |
| Mar 23 | LHR | RUH | 19:26 | 04:01 | Landed | Track > |
| Mar 22 | LHR | RUH | 19:08 | 03:43 | Landed | Track > |
| Mar 21 | LHR | RUH | 19:04 | 03:45 | Landed | Track > |
| Mar 20 | LHR | RUH | 19:34 | 04:20 | Landed | Track > |
| Mar 19 | LHR | RUH | 19:38 | 04:15 | Landed | Track > |
Virgin Atlantic Airways flight VS 5704 links London and Riyadh, 4,941 km (3,070 mi) apart. Its timetable allows 6 h 30 min; in practice it usually takes about 5 h 35 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight was scheduled on 28 March 2026.
About VS 5704
Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS5704 connects London, United Kingdom to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport RUH.
- Distance
- 4,941 km (3,070 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 5 h 35 min
- On time
- 6 of the last 6
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 4, gate F
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £520 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.
VS 5704 FAQ
- How long is the VS5704 flight from London to Riyadh?
- The timetable allows 6 h 30 min. London to Riyadh is 4,941 km (3,070 mi).
- How often is VS5704 from London to Riyadh late?
- None of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest VS5704 flight from London to Riyadh?
- The latest VS5704 was the 18:50 (local time) departure from London on 26 March 2026; it landed 14 minutes early.
- Which terminal does VS5704 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 4, gate F at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does VS5704 have?
- Also listed as VIR5704 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 5704.
- Can I get compensation if VS5704 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.
VS5704 and London LHR to Riyadh RUH Flights
Flight VS5704 is a code-share Virgin Atlantic Airways flight of the Saudi Arabian Airlines operated SV112.
Other flights departing from London LHR: EI175, SV112, BA492
Other flights arriving at Riyadh RUH: SV112, XY56, XY260
All flights connecting London LHR to Riyadh RUH.