How long is the AA6939 flight?

The timetable allows 6 h 55 min. New York to London is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).

Which terminal does AA6939 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 8, gate 20 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives at Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does AA6939 have?

Also listed as AAL6939 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 6939.

AA6939 Flight Status American Airlines: New York to London (AAL6939)

American Airlines AA 6939

Landed On Time

JFK New York

Scheduled: 08:05
Actual: 08:25

Terminal: 8 | Gate: 20

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EST

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

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LHR London

Scheduled: 20:00
Actual: 19:44
Delay

Terminal: 5

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Landed 17h 23m ago 100%

JFK 08:25 LHR 19:44

5,539 km (3,442 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 5539 km / 3442 miles · Scheduled Duration: 06:55 · Actual Duration: 06:19

AA 6939 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines New York to London

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	JFK	LHR	08:25	19:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	JFK	LHR	08:20	19:32	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	JFK	LHR	08:56	20:19	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 05	JFK	LHR	08:21	19:52	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	JFK	LHR	08:26	20:02	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	JFK	LHR	08:12	19:53	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	JFK	LHR	08:28	20:05	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	JFK	LHR	08:26	19:41	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	JFK	LHR	09:21	19:30	Landed	Track >

American Airlines' New York–London flight covers 5,539 km (3,442 mi) and runs six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With 6 h 55 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 6 h 30 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 20 minutes late and still landed at 19:44, 16 minutes early.

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About AA 6939

Route: New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance: 5,539 km (3,442 mi)
Typical flight time: 6 h 30 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 8 of the last 9
Average delay when late: 19 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 8, gate 20

AA 6939 FAQ

How long is the AA6939 flight?: The timetable allows 6 h 55 min. New York to London is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
How often is AA6939 late?: 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 19 minutes on average.
Which days does AA6939 fly?: Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AA6939 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 8, gate 20 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives at Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AA6939 have?: Also listed as AAL6939 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 6939.

AA6939 and New York JFK to London LHR Flights

Flight AA6939 is a code-share American Airlines flight of the British Airways operated BA178.

Other flights departing from New York JFK: BA178, DL791

Other flights arriving at London LHR: EK5, BA178, BA575, BA1455

All flights connecting New York JFK to London LHR.