AY5478 Flight Status Finnair: New York to London (FIN5478)
JFK New York
- Scheduled
- 08:05
- Actual
- 08:19
Terminal: 8 | Gate: 20
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time EST
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 20:00
- Actual
- 19:27
- Delay
Terminal: 5
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
Landed 14h 59m ago 100%
JFK 08:19 LHR 19:27
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: 06:55 · Actual Duration: 06:08 · Aircraft:
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AY 5478 Flight Status & Schedule Finnair New York to London
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | JFK | LHR | 08:19 | 19:27 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | JFK | LHR | 08:12 | 19:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | JFK | LHR | 08:24 | 19:56 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | JFK | LHR | 08:37 | 20:07 | Landed | Track > |
| 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 > |
Finnair's New York–London flight covers 5,539 km (3,442 mi) and runs five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The timetable allows 6 h 55 min, but the flight usually takes about 6 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 19:27, 33 minutes early.
About AY 5478
Finnair Flight AY5478 connects New York, United States to London, United Kingdom, taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.
- Distance
- 5,539 km (3,442 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 6 h 25 min
- Flies
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 19 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 8, gate 20
Arriving in the UK on an EU carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 33 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
AY 5478 FAQ
- How long is the AY5478 flight from New York to London?
- The timetable allows 6 h 55 min. New York to London is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
- How often is AY5478 from New York to London late?
- 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 19 minutes on average.
- When was the latest AY5478 flight from New York to London?
- The latest AY5478 was the 08:05 (local time) departure from New York on 13 November 2026; it landed 33 minutes early.
- Which days does AY5478 fly from New York to London?
- Five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does AY5478 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 AY5478 have?
- Also listed as FIN5478 (Finnair's ICAO code) and AY 5478.
- Can I get compensation if AY5478 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. Arriving in the UK on an EU carrier, this flight is covered by UK261.
AY5478 and New York JFK to London LHR Flights
Flight AY5478 is a code-share Finnair flight of the British Airways operated BA178.
Other flights departing from New York JFK: B61381, BA178, YX4357
Other flights arriving at London LHR: EK5, BA178, BA1455, BA743
All flights connecting New York JFK to London LHR.