Flight VS 478: London Heathrow → Cape Town
Virgin Atlantic Airways11 November 2026ScheduledUpdated 49 min ago, official airport data
Flight VS 478, 11 November 2026
All flights London Heathrow → Cape TownNot departed yet
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- Flight time
- 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- ≈ 9,682 km
- On time
- 70%
- Average departure delay
- 11 min
- Days of the week
Punctuality of flight VS 478
“On time” means the flight left no later than 15 minutes after its scheduled departure time. Finished flights counted: 20, over the last 60 days of the airport boards.
- Flights counted
- 20
- On time
- 70%
- Average departure delay
- 11 min
- Cancelled
- 0
- On time, up to 15 min late14
- Delayed 16–60 min6
- Delayed over 60 min0
- Cancelled0
Flight VS 478 history
Flights of the last 60 days from the airport boards. Delay against the scheduled departure.
| Date / Departure | Route | Departure | Delay | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 10 Nov22:30+3 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +3 min | Departed |
| Mon 9 Nov22:30+11 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +11 min | Landed |
| Sun 8 Nov22:30+12 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +12 min | Departed |
| Sat 7 Nov22:30+5 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +5 min | Departed |
| Fri 6 Nov22:30+15 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +15 min | Landed |
| Thu 5 Nov22:30+27 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +27 min | Departed |
| Wed 4 Nov22:30+8 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +8 min | Landed |
| Tue 3 Nov22:30+5 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +5 min | Landed |
| Mon 2 Nov22:30+5 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +5 min | Landed |
| Sun 1 Nov22:30+8 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +8 min | Departed |
| Sat 31 Oct22:30+13 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +13 min | Landed |
| Fri 30 Oct22:30+18 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +18 min | Landed |
| Thu 29 Oct22:30+6 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +6 min | Landed |
| Wed 28 Oct22:302 min early | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | 2 min early | Landed |
| Tue 27 Oct22:30+1 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +1 min | Landed |
| Mon 26 Oct22:30+15 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +15 min | Departed |
| Sun 25 Oct22:30+32 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 22:30 | +32 min | Landed |
| Sat 24 Oct18:55+50 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 18:55 | +50 min | Departed |
| Fri 23 Oct18:55+28 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 18:55 | +28 min | Departed |
| Thu 22 Oct18:55+19 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 18:55 | +19 min | Landed |
| Wed 21 Oct18:55+23 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 18:55 | +23 min | Landed |
| Tue 20 Oct18:55+35 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 18:55 | +35 min | Departed |
| Mon 19 Oct18:55+41 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 18:55 | +41 min | Departed |
| Sun 18 Oct18:55+36 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 18:55 | +36 min | Departed |
| Sat 17 Oct18:55+21 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 18:55 | +21 min | Departed |
| Fri 16 Oct18:55+19 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 18:55 | +19 min | Departed |
| Thu 15 Oct18:55+21 min | London Heathrow → Cape Town | 18:55 | +21 min | Departed |
Flight VS 478: schedule and upcoming dates
- Days it flew in the last 60 days
- Usual departure time
- 22:30
- Usual arrival time
- 12:05
Dates already on the boards
- Wed 11 NovDeparture 22:30Scheduled
Route of flight VS 478
Departure airport: London Heathrow (LHR). Arrival airport: Cape Town (CPT). Scheduled flight time: about 11 h 35 min. Distance between the airports: about 9,682 km in a straight line.
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Questions about flight VS 478
Is flight VS 478 on time today?
For 11 November 2026 the airport board shows flight VS 478 as “Scheduled”. Departure: London Heathrow, 22:30.
Which terminal and gate does flight VS 478 use?
London Heathrow (LHR): Terminal 3, Check-in A. Gates are announced shortly before boarding and can change: check the screens at the airport.
How often is flight VS 478 delayed?
Over 20 flights: on time (within 15 min) 70%, average delay 11 min, cancelled 0.
How long does flight VS 478 take?
About 11 h 35 min by the schedule. The airports are 9682 km apart.
On which days does flight VS 478 operate?
In the last 60 days it was on the boards on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
How can I get notified when flight VS 478 changes?
Use the notifications block at the top of this page: Telegram or e-mail. We will message you when the status, time, terminal, check-in desk or gate changes on the airport board, exactly as the board shows it. Every message has a Stop button or link.