AY5891 Flight Status Finnair: London to Rio de Janeiro (FIN5891)

Finnair AY 5891

Landed On Time

LHR London

Scheduled
22:00
Actual
22:26

Terminal: 5 | Gate: C63

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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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GIG Rio de Janeiro

Scheduled
06:50
Actual
06:29

Terminal: 2

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC-3

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

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Landed 4h 26m ago 100%

LHR 22:26 GIG 06:29 +1

9,253 km (5,750 mi) flown

Route map LHR to GIG Map of the great-circle route from London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport, Brazil, 9253 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. BRAZIL LHR GIG Map data: Natural Earth

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

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Distance: 9253 km / 5750 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:50 · Actual Duration: 11:03

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AY 5891 Flight Status & Schedule Finnair London to Rio de Janeiro

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 LHR GIG 22:26 06:29 Landed Track >
Nov 07 LHR GIG 22:21 06:26 Landed Track >
Nov 06 LHR GIG 22:23 06:24 Landed Track >
Nov 05 LHR GIG 22:23 07:09 Landed Late Track >
Nov 04 LHR GIG 22:25 06:28 Landed Track >
Nov 03 LHR GIG 22:32 06:50 Landed Track >
Nov 02 LHR GIG 22:23 06:23 Landed Track >
Nov 01 LHR GIG 22:19 06:21 Landed Track >
Oct 31 LHR GIG 22:22 06:29 Landed Track >
Oct 30 LHR GIG 22:30 06:20 Landed Track >

Finnair flight AY 5891 links London and Rio de Janeiro, 9,253 km (5,750 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 11 h 50 min, but the flight usually takes about 11 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 26 minutes late and still landed at 06:29 the next morning, 21 minutes early.

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About AY 5891

Route
London Heathrow Airport LHR to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport GIG
Distance
9,253 km (5,750 mi)
Typical flight time
11 h 5 min
Flies
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
9 of the last 10
Average delay when late
19 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 5

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 21 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

AY 5891 FAQ

How long is the AY5891 flight?
The timetable allows 11 h 50 min. London to Rio de Janeiro is 9,253 km (5,750 mi).
How often is AY5891 late?
1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 19 minutes on average.
Which days does AY5891 fly?
Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AY5891 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AY5891 have?
Also listed as FIN5891 (Finnair's ICAO code) and AY 5891.
Can I get compensation if AY5891 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.

AY5891 and London LHR to Rio de Janeiro GIG Flights

Flight AY5891 is a code-share Finnair flight of the British Airways operated BA249.

Other flights departing from London LHR: EK6, MS780, BA249, CZ304

Other flights arriving at Rio de Janeiro GIG: BA249, G31969, G32081, G31859

All flights connecting London LHR to Rio de Janeiro GIG.