How long is the VS6978 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 20 min. Newcastle to Amsterdam is 522 km (324 mi).

Which terminal does VS6978 use?

It usually leaves from gate 20 at Newcastle Airport (NCL) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does VS6978 have?

Also listed as VIR6978 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 6978.

Can I get compensation if VS6978 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to £220 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.

VS6978 Flight Status Virgin Atlantic Airways: Newcastle to Amsterdam (VIR6978)

Virgin Atlantic Airways VS 6978

En-Route, Arriving in 2'

NCL Newcastle

Scheduled: 11:10
Actual: 11:28

Gate: 20

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time GMT

Newcastle Airport (NCL)

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AMS Amsterdam

Scheduled: 13:30
Estimated: 13:23
Delay

Gate: A08

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time CET

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

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Departed 52m ago · lands in 2m 96%

NCL 11:28 AMS 13:23

503 km (312 mi) flown · 19 km (12 mi) to go

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 522 km / 324 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:20 · Typical Duration: 01:00

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VS 6978 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Atlantic Airways Newcastle to Amsterdam

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	NCL	AMS	11:28	13:23	En-Route	Track >
Nov 08	NCL	AMS	11:19	13:17	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	NCL	AMS	11:18	13:20	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	NCL	AMS	11:13	13:13	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	NCL	AMS	11:14	13:16	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	NCL	AMS	11:33	13:35	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	NCL	AMS	11:27	13:33	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	NCL	AMS	11:25	13:30	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	NCL	AMS	11:13	13:05	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	NCL	AMS	11:45	13:40	En-Route	Track >

Virgin Atlantic Airways' Newcastle–Amsterdam flight covers 522 km (324 mi) and runs daily. The timetable allows 1 h 20 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 11:28, 18 minutes late, and is due in Amsterdam at 13:23, 7 minutes early.

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About VS 6978

Route: Newcastle Airport NCL to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport AMS
Distance: 522 km (324 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h
Flies: Daily
On time: 8 of the last 8
Usually departs from: Gate 20

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £220 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

VS 6978 FAQ

How long is the VS6978 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 20 min. Newcastle to Amsterdam is 522 km (324 mi).
How often is VS6978 late?: None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does VS6978 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does VS6978 use?: It usually leaves from gate 20 at Newcastle Airport (NCL) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does VS6978 have?: Also listed as VIR6978 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 6978.
Can I get compensation if VS6978 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to £220 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.

VS6978 and Newcastle NCL to Amsterdam AMS Flights

Flight VS6978 is a code-share Virgin Atlantic Airways flight of the KLM operated KL956.

Other flights departing from Newcastle NCL: BY1176, KL956, A51059

Other flights arriving at Amsterdam AMS: KL1270, KL1652, WA1652, KL956

All flights connecting Newcastle NCL to Amsterdam AMS.