AA6940 Flight Status American Airlines: London to New York (AAL6940)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 18:05
- Actual
- 18:37
Terminal: 5 | Gate: A10
Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT
JFK New York
- Scheduled
- 21:10
- Actual
- 20:39
- Delay
Terminal: 8
Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EST
Landed 11h 42m ago 100%
LHR 18:37 JFK 20:39
5,539 km (3,442 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 5539 km / 3442 miles · Scheduled Duration: 08:05 · Actual Duration: 07:02 · Aircraft:
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AA 6940 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines London to New York
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08 | LHR | JFK | 18:37 | 20:39 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | JFK | 18:41 | 20:52 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | JFK | 18:23 | 20:25 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | JFK | 18:38 | 20:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | JFK | 18:29 | 20:09 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | LHR | JFK | 18:36 | 20:27 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 02 | LHR | JFK | 19:05 | 20:50 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 01 | LHR | JFK | 19:08 | 20:51 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 31 | LHR | JFK | 18:34 | 21:49 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 30 | LHR | JFK | 18:58 | 22:08 | Landed | Track > |
American Airlines operates AA 6940 from London to New York, a 5,539 km (3,442 mi) trip, six times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The timetable allows 8 h 5 min, but the flight usually takes about 7 h, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 32 minutes late and still landed at 20:39, 31 minutes early.
About AA 6940
- Distance
- 5,539 km (3,442 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 7 h
- Flies
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- On time
- 10 of the last 10
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 31 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
AA 6940 FAQ
- How long is the AA6940 flight?
- The timetable allows 8 h 5 min. London to New York is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
- How often is AA6940 late?
- None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- Which days does AA6940 fly?
- Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does AA6940 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 8 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does AA6940 have?
- Also listed as AAL6940 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 6940.
- Can I get compensation if AA6940 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
AA6940 and London LHR to New York JFK Flights
Flight AA6940 is a code-share American Airlines flight of the British Airways operated BA179.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA374, BA179, EI387, SK528
Other flights arriving at New York JFK: BA179, DL624, B6136
All flights connecting London LHR to New York JFK.