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VS449 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VS449 flight operated by Virgin Atlantic on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB). The flight is expected to depart at 19:15 (local time in London, UTC+0) and land at 08:20 (local time in Johannesburg, UTC+2) .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
LON-JNB

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En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in Johannesburg at 08:13.
London(LHR)
19:50
Scheduled: 19:35, Nov 11
Heathrow Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 5m
Johannesburg(JNB)
08:13
Scheduled: 08:40, Nov 12
O.R. Tambo International Airport A
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
19
Arrival Gate
3
Baggage
--
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LON-JNB

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
19:15
Scheduled: 19:15, Nov 12
Heathrow Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 5m
Johannesburg(JNB)
08:20
Scheduled: 08:20, Nov 13
O.R. Tambo International Airport A
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
19:35
Scheduled: 19:35, Nov 13
Heathrow Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 5m
Johannesburg(JNB)
08:40
Scheduled: 08:40, Nov 14
O.R. Tambo International Airport A
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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VS449 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VS449 flight flying from London to Johannesburg on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350. This aircraft has been in service for 6y, 10m.
flight status
Airbus A350
Punctuality (Departure)
80 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
6y, 10m
Seats
--
Flight Distance
--

Recent Flight History for VS449

Trip.com historical records show that the last VS449 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from LHR at approximately 19:50. This flight is expected to arrrive in JNB at 08:13.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 London (LHR) Johannesburg (JNB) A35K 19:53 08:08 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 London (LHR) Johannesburg (JNB) A35K 19:32 07:40 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 London (LHR) Johannesburg (JNB) A35K 19:55 08:30 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 London (LHR) Johannesburg (JNB) A35K 19:54 08:25 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 London (LHR) Johannesburg (JNB) A35K 19:50 08:13 En route
Thu, Nov 12 London (LHR) Johannesburg (JNB) A35K 19:15 08:20 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 London (LHR) Johannesburg (JNB) A35K 19:35 08:40 Scheduled

VS449 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VS449 is 80% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 11 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight vs449?

    Flight vs449 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 19:15, arrival 08:20 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight vs449 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 19:15, with arrival at 08:20. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight vs449 is scheduled to depart at 19:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:15, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight vs449 is scheduled to arrive at 08:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:20. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Flight vs449 is operated by Virgin Atlantic from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB). Typical flight time is about 11 hours 5 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight vs449 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If vs449 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact Virgin Atlantic or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight vs449 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 19:15.
  • Flight vs449 usually flies a Airbus A350 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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2 hour time difference
Time on arrival: London 06:20 | Johannesburg 08:20

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