VS21 Virgin Atlantic - Flight Status
Codeshare Flights
The flight DL5983 from Delta Air Lines (DL) is a codeshare flight operated by Virgin Atlantic (VS) under the flight number VS21. Check this page for details about flight VS21.
Below, you can find details about Virgin Atlantic flight VS21, which currently operates between the airports of London - London Heathrow Airport (Airport Code LHR) and Dulles - Washington Dulles International Airport (Airport Code IAD).
This flight data pertains specifically to the flight's details for Tuesday, July 07, 2026.
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Flight Status Codeshare Flights Additional Information Alternative Flights Punctuality and delays Last Past Flights VS21
Flight Status Codeshare Flights Additional Information Alternative Flights Punctuality and delays Last Past Flights VS21
VS21 On Time performance:
67
We have calculated the percentage of flights that arrived within 15 minutes of their scheduled time, or earlier, based on real flight data from the last 3 months. More about punctuality and delays Flight Status
VS21 Virgin Atlantic to Dulles
Scheduled
Flight Status for Tuesday July 07, 2026
This flight was also scheduled for Yesterday (July 05, 2026). See it here
This flight is also scheduled for Today (July 06, 2026). See it here
Scheduled
Flight Status for Tuesday July 07, 2026
Departure
London (LHR)
July 07, 2026
London Heathrow Airport
Scheduled Departure Time:
17:55
Terminal:
3
Gate:
-
Scheduled Departure Time: 17:55
Arrival
Dulles (IAD)
July 07, 2026
Washington Dulles International Airport
Scheduled Arrival Time:
20:55
Terminal:
-
Gate:
-
Scheduled Arrival Time: 20:55
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Codeshare Flights
This flight is shared with other airlines, this means that these other flights are the same:
- AF9651 - Air France
- DL5983 - Delta Air Lines
- KL4824 - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Additional Information
Which is the frequency of flight VS21?
The flight VS21 is scheduled to flight on daily basis.
Which is the distance of flight VS21?
The distance between the two airports is 5903 kilometers.
Which is the flight time of flight VS21?
The scheduled flight time gate to gate is: 08:00 hours.
The real flight time gate to gate on average is: 08:03 hours.
Are the departure airport and arrival airport at the same Time Zone?
No, each airport is in a different timezone. The times shown above, are presented in the local time of each respective airport.
Current Time in London: 2026-07-06 10:21:25
Current Time in Dulles: 2026-07-06 05:21:25
The flight VS21 is scheduled to flight on daily basis.
Which is the distance of flight VS21?
The distance between the two airports is 5903 kilometers.
Which is the flight time of flight VS21?
The scheduled flight time gate to gate is: 08:00 hours.
The real flight time gate to gate on average is: 08:03 hours.
Are the departure airport and arrival airport at the same Time Zone?
No, each airport is in a different timezone. The times shown above, are presented in the local time of each respective airport.
Current Time in London: 2026-07-06 10:21:25
Current Time in Dulles: 2026-07-06 05:21:25
Alternative Flights
The following airlines serves the same route between London and Dulles:
British Airways
- Flight Number: BA217. (On Time performance: 76 - Average Delay: 25 minutes)
- Flight Number: BA291. (On Time performance: 77 - Average Delay: 18 minutes)
- Flight Number: BA293. (On Time performance: 65 - Average Delay: 19 minutes)
United Airlines
- Flight Number: UA919. (On Time performance: 91 - Average Delay: 5 minutes)
- Flight Number: UA925. (On Time performance: 88 - Average Delay: 8 minutes)
British Airways
- Flight Number: BA217. (On Time performance: 76 - Average Delay: 25 minutes)
- Flight Number: BA291. (On Time performance: 77 - Average Delay: 18 minutes)
- Flight Number: BA293. (On Time performance: 65 - Average Delay: 19 minutes)
United Airlines
- Flight Number: UA919. (On Time performance: 91 - Average Delay: 5 minutes)
- Flight Number: UA925. (On Time performance: 88 - Average Delay: 8 minutes)
Punctuality and delays
We have gathered data from recent months and present below an analysis of how timely the flights have been.
Delays analyzed by Weekday: We have gathered available data from last six months, spanning from December 31, 2025 to June 29, 2026. Next, you can observe the results broken down by day of the week: number of flights analyzed, on-time performance per day, and average delay per day.
Delays analyzed by Month: We have gathered available data from last twelve closed months, spanning from July 02, 2025 to June 29, 2026. Next, you can observe the results broken down by month: number of flights analyzed, on-time performance per month, and average delay per month.
In terms of On-Time Performance, by analyzing the flight data from the last three months, spanning from March 31, 2026 to June 29, 2026, we have obtained these figures.
Total number of flights: 91
On Time: 61 ( 67 % )
Moderate Delay: 8 ( 9 % )
Significant Delay: 11 ( 12 % )
Major Delay: 9 ( 10 % )
Canceled: 0 ( 0 % )
Diverted: 2 ( 2 % )
Average Delay: 18 minutes.
Total number of flights: 91
On Time: 61 ( 67 % )
Moderate Delay: 8 ( 9 % )
Significant Delay: 11 ( 12 % )
Major Delay: 9 ( 10 % )
Canceled: 0 ( 0 % )
Diverted: 2 ( 2 % )
Average Delay: 18 minutes.
Last Past Flights VS21
Date
Departure
Arrival
Duration
Aircraft
Status
Sunday
05 July
05 July
18:01
London (LHR)
London (LHR)
21:20
Dulles (IAD)
Dulles (IAD)
08h 19min
Airbus A330-30
Airbus A330-30
- Delayed
Saturday
04 July
04 July
17:50
London (LHR)
London (LHR)
20:56
New York (JFK)
New York (JFK)
08h 06min
Airbus A330-30
Airbus A330-30
Landed - DIVERTED
Friday
03 July
03 July
17:51
London (LHR)
London (LHR)
21:14
Dulles (IAD)
Dulles (IAD)
08h 23min
Airbus A330-30
Airbus A330-30
Landed - Delayed
Thursday
02 July
02 July
19:06
London (LHR)
London (LHR)
22:19
Dulles (IAD)
Dulles (IAD)
08h 13min
Airbus A330-30
Airbus A330-30
Landed - Delayed
Wednesday
01 July
01 July
17:55
London (LHR)
London (LHR)
20:55
Dulles (IAD)
Dulles (IAD)
08h 00min
Airbus A330-30
Airbus A330-30
Tuesday
30 June
30 June
17:55
London (LHR)
London (LHR)
21:02
Dulles (IAD)
Dulles (IAD)
08h 07min
Airbus A330-90
Airbus A330-90
Landed - On-time
Monday
29 June
29 June
17:49
London (LHR)
London (LHR)
20:48
Dulles (IAD)
Dulles (IAD)
07h 59min
Airbus A330-90
Airbus A330-90
Landed - On-time
Sunday
28 June
28 June
18:22
London (LHR)
London (LHR)
21:32
Dulles (IAD)
Dulles (IAD)
08h 10min
Airbus A330-30
Airbus A330-30
Landed - Delayed
Saturday
27 June
27 June
17:59
London (LHR)
London (LHR)
21:01
Dulles (IAD)
Dulles (IAD)
08h 02min
Airbus A330-90
Airbus A330-90
Landed - On-time
Friday
26 June
26 June
17:55
London (LHR)
London (LHR)
20:55
Dulles (IAD)
Dulles (IAD)
08h 00min
Airbus A330-30
Airbus A330-30
