Virgin Atlantic
VS6978 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VS6978 flight operated by Virgin Atlantic on Sep 5, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) to Amsterdam (AMS). The flight is expected to depart at 13:45 (local time in Newcastle upon Tyne, UTC+1) and arrive at 15:39 (local time in Amsterdam, UTC+2) .
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Sat, Sep 5
Sun, Sep 6
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 32m late
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
25-28
Boarding Gate
18
Arrival Gate
A8
Baggage
9
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
25-28
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
A8
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
25-28
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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VS6978 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VS6978 flight from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam on 9/5/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Embraer 195-E2. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 10m. The aircraft has 136 seats.
Embraer 195-E2
Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
2y, 10m
Seats
136
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
75 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Unknown
USB port
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is available
USB port
Seat Information
84 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VS6978
Trip.com historical records show that the last VS6978 flight departed on Fri, Sep 4 from NCL at approximately 14:49. This flight is expected to arrrive in AMS at 16:37.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Aug 30 | Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) | Amsterdam (AMS) | E75L | 13:57 | 15:54 | Arrived |
| Mon, Aug 31 | Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) | Amsterdam (AMS) | E295 | 15:07 | 17:02 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 1 | Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) | Amsterdam (AMS) | E295 | 14:31 | 16:25 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 2 | Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) | Amsterdam (AMS) | E190 | 14:06 | 15:58 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 4 | Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) | Amsterdam (AMS) | E190 | 14:49 | 16:37 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 5 | Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) | Amsterdam (AMS) | E295 | 13:45 | 15:39 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Sep 6 | Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) | Amsterdam (AMS) | E295 | 13:45 | 15:57 | Scheduled |
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VS6978 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VS6978 is 70% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
27 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
67
%
30 mins late
23
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
3 minutes
Early
53
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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What is the current status of flight vs6978?
Flight vs6978 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 13:45, arrival 16:05 (updated Sep 5, 2026). -
Is flight vs6978 on time today?
Flight vs6978 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 13:45, with arrival at 16:05. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport. -
Has flight vs6978 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight vs6978 is scheduled to depart at 13:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 13:45, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 5, 2026). -
When is flight vs6978 scheduled to arrive?
Flight vs6978 is scheduled to arrive at 16:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:39. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 5, 2026. -
What route does flight vs6978 fly?
Flight vs6978 is operated by Virgin Atlantic from Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) to Amsterdam (AMS). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 20 minutes; operating days may include Saturday. -
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If flight vs6978 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight vs6978 departed from Newcastle upon Tyne?
Flight vs6978 has not departed from Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) yet and is currently on schedule for 13:45. -
What is the seat configuration for flight vs6978?
Flight vs6978 usually flies a Embraer 195-E2 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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