VS5709 Flight Status Virgin Atlantic Airways: London to Riyadh (VIR5709)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 10:00
- Actual
- 10:33
Terminal: 4 | Gate: 11
Departure: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · local time GMT
RUH Riyadh
- Scheduled
- 19:30
- Actual
- 18:55
- Delay
Terminal: 2
Arrival: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · local time UTC+3
Landed 41h 59m ago 100%
LHR 10:33 RUH 18:55
4,941 km (3,070 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 4941 km / 3070 miles · Scheduled Duration: 06:30 · Actual Duration: 05:22 · Aircraft:
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VS 5709 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Atlantic Airways London to Riyadh
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 | LHR | RUH | 10:33 | 18:55 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | RUH | 10:00 | 19:30 | Cancelled | Claim > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | RUH | 10:17 | 19:03 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | RUH | 10:01 | 18:42 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | RUH | 10:00 | 19:30 | Cancelled | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | RUH | 10:25 | 19:28 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | RUH | 10:00 | 19:30 | Cancelled | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | RUH | 11:18 | 20:10 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 03 | LHR | RUH | 10:00 | 19:30 | Cancelled | Track > |
| Nov 02 | LHR | RUH | 10:36 | 19:33 | Landed | Track > |
Virgin Atlantic Airways flight VS 5709 links London and Riyadh, 4,941 km (3,070 mi) apart, and flies four times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. With 6 h 30 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 5 h 50 min, it often makes up time. On Thursday it left 33 minutes late and still landed at 18:55, 35 minutes early.
About VS 5709
Virgin Atlantic Airways Flight VS5709 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 50 min
- Flies
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
- On time
- 5 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 40 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 4, gate 11
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Thursday's flight landed 35 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
VS 5709 FAQ
- How long is the VS5709 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 VS5709 from London to Riyadh late?
- 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 4 were cancelled; when late, by 40 minutes on average.
- When was the latest VS5709 flight from London to Riyadh?
- The latest VS5709 was the 10:00 (local time) departure from London on 12 November 2026; it landed 35 minutes early.
- Which days does VS5709 fly from London to Riyadh?
- Four times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does VS5709 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 4, gate 11 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 VS5709 have?
- Also listed as VIR5709 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 5709.
- Can I get compensation if VS5709 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.
VS5709 and London LHR to Riyadh RUH Flights
Flight VS5709 is a code-share Virgin Atlantic Airways flight of the Saudi Arabian Airlines operated SV110.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA694, KL1004, SV110, UA879
Other flights arriving at Riyadh RUH: SV110, XY236
All flights connecting London LHR to Riyadh RUH.