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Flight VS478 from London to Cape Town

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Destination icon

London

LHR

Heathrow

Yesterday

10:30 PM10:42 PM+12 min.

UTC+00:00

9,692 km · 10h 39m

Cape Town

CPT

Cape Town International

Today

12:05 PM11:21 AM-43 min.

UTC+02:00

Flight information

Flight Status

Landed

Airline

Virgin Atlantic iconVirgin Atlantic

Operator

Virgin Atlantic iconVirgin Atlantic

Aircraft

Model

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Reg.

G-VNEW

Age

12 year

Other VS478 flights

Date From To Status
Yesterday LHR London CPT Cape Town Landed
7 Nov 2026 LHR London CPT Cape Town Landed
6 Nov 2026 LHR London CPT Cape Town Landed
5 Nov 2026 LHR London CPT Cape Town Landed
4 Nov 2026 LHR London CPT Cape Town Landed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Virgin Atlantic flight VS478, departing on 8 Nov 2026, is operated by Virgin Atlantic.

The destination of flight VS478 is Cape Town International in Cape Town (South Africa). This Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Cape Town has an approximate duration of 10h 39m.

The flight to Cape Town with Virgin Atlantic on 8 Nov 2026 is operated using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

If your Virgin Atlantic flight is delayed or canceled, you may be entitled to compensation that can go up to €600 per passenger.

The compensation depends on the length of your flight. The further you fly, the higher the compensation and the more money you get back.

  • Less than 1,500 km: €250.
  • Between 1,500 and 3,500 km: €400.
  • More than 3,500 km: €600.

If your Virgin Atlantic flight to Cape Town is delayed or canceled, check if you are eligible for compensation. We recommend using AirHelp.com.

Calculate your compensation

For an intercontinental flight from Heathrow to Cape Town International, it is recommended to arrive at least 3 hours in advance. For specific guidelines from Virgin Atlantic, always check the instructions for the most accurate information.