AA6986 Flight Status American Airlines: London to San Diego (AAL6986)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 12:45
- Actual
- 13:13
Terminal: 5 | Gate: B39
Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT
SAN San Diego
- Scheduled
- 16:10
- Actual
- 16:01
- Delay
Terminal: 2 | Gate: 51
Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time PST
Landed 13h 40m ago 100%
LHR 13:13 SAN 16:01
8,806 km (5,472 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 8806 km / 5472 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:25 · Actual Duration: 10:48 · Aircraft:
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AA 6986 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines London to San Diego
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08 | LHR | SAN | 13:13 | 16:01 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | SAN | 13:21 | 15:59 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | SAN | 13:53 | 16:17 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | SAN | 13:11 | 15:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | SAN | 13:19 | 15:53 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | LHR | SAN | 13:13 | 15:43 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 02 | LHR | SAN | 13:14 | 15:37 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 01 | LHR | SAN | 13:30 | 16:35 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 31 | LHR | SAN | 15:45 | 19:53 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 30 | LHR | SAN | 13:23 | 17:01 | Landed | Track > |
American Airlines' London–San Diego flight covers 8,806 km (5,472 mi) and runs six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 11 h 25 min, but the flight usually takes about 10 h 30 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 28 minutes late and still landed at 16:01, 9 minutes early.
About AA 6986
- Distance
- 8,806 km (5,472 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 10 h 30 min
- Flies
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- On time
- 8 of the last 9
- Average delay when late
- 25 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 9 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
AA 6986 FAQ
- How long is the AA6986 flight?
- The timetable allows 11 h 25 min. London to San Diego is 8,806 km (5,472 mi).
- How often is AA6986 late?
- 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
- Which days does AA6986 fly?
- Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does AA6986 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does AA6986 have?
- Also listed as AAL6986 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 6986.
- Can I get compensation if AA6986 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.
AA6986 and London LHR to San Diego SAN Flights
Flight AA6986 is a code-share American Airlines flight of the British Airways operated BA273.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA243, BA273, BA484, BA982
Other flights arriving at San Diego SAN: BA273, QX2280
All flights connecting London LHR to San Diego SAN.