Virgin Atlantic
VS042 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VS042 flight operated by Virgin Atlantic on Jul 26, 2026 is scheduled to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 23:15 (local time in San Francisco, UTC-7) and arrive at 16:39 (local time in London, UTC+1) .
Sat, Jul 25
Sun, Jul 26
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En route
Your flight has departed San Francisco and is expected to arrive in London at 17:30.
10h 15m
Check-in Counter
AISLE 9
Boarding Gate
A12
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 15m
Check-in Counter
AISLE 9
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VS042 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VS042 flight from San Francisco to London on 7/26/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 4m. The aircraft has 264 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
20
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
10y, 4m
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 better than on 63% of flights
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
More legroom than on 38% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 88% 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 88% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-1-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VS042
Trip.com historical records show that the last VS042 flight departed on Sat, Jul 25 from SFO at approximately 00:06. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 17:30.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Jul 20 | San Francisco (SFO) | London (LHR) | 789 | 23:35 | 17:04 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 21 | San Francisco (SFO) | London (LHR) | 789 | 23:31 | 17:10 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 22 | San Francisco (SFO) | London (LHR) | 789 | 00:11 | 17:29 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 23 | San Francisco (SFO) | London (LHR) | 789 | 23:57 | 17:03 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 24 | San Francisco (SFO) | London (LHR) | 789 | 23:50 | 16:46 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jul 25 | San Francisco (SFO) | London (LHR) | 789 | 00:06 | 17:30 | En route |
| Sun, Jul 26 | San Francisco (SFO) | London (LHR) | 789 | 23:15 | 16:39 | Scheduled |
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VS042 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VS042 is 20% (Late on average 48 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Early on average 0 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
20
%
Late on average
48 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
63
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Early on average
0 minutes
Early
57
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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