Virgin Atlantic VS478 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VS478 flight operated by Virgin Atlantic on Oct 28, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT). The flight is expected to depart at 10:30 PM (local time in London, UTC+0) and arrive at 12:05 PM (local time in Cape Town, UTC+2) .
Tue, Oct 27
Wed, Oct 28
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 35m
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
A3
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 35m
Check-in Counter
A
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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VS478 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VS478 flight from London to Cape Town on 10/28/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 7m. The aircraft has 264 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
10y, 7m
Seats
264
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
135°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
84 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-1-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VS478
Trip.com historical records show that the last VS478 flight departed on Tue, Oct 27 from LHR at approximately 10:30 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CPT at 11:35 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 22 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | 789 | 6:14 PM | 6:55 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | 789 | 6:23 PM | 7:08 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | 789 | 6:44 PM | 7:27 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 25 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | 789 | 11:02 PM | 11:33 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | 789 | 10:44 PM | 11:51 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | 789 | 10:30 PM | 11:35 AM | Scheduled |
| Wed, Oct 28 | London (LHR) | Cape Town (CPT) | 789 | 10:30 PM | 12:05 PM | Scheduled |
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VS478 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VS478 is 67% (Late on average 13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Early
25
%
On time
42
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
11 minutes
Early
75
%
On time
25
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight vs478?
Flight vs478 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 10:30 PM, arrival 12:05 PM (updated Oct 28, 2026).Is flight vs478 on time today?
Flight vs478 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 10:30 PM, with arrival at 12:05 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight vs478 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight vs478 is scheduled to depart at 10:30 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:30 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 28, 2026).When is flight vs478 scheduled to arrive?
Flight vs478 is scheduled to arrive at 12:05 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:05 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 28, 2026.What route does flight vs478 fly?
Flight vs478 is operated by Virgin Atlantic from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT). Typical flight time is about 11 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight vs478?
Track flight vs478 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 flight vs478 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If vs478 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 28, 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.Has flight vs478 departed from London?
Flight vs478 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 10:30 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight vs478?
Flight vs478 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 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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