How long is the BA117 flight?

The timetable allows 8 hours. London to New York is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).

Which terminal does BA117 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 BA117 have?

Also listed as BAW117 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 117.

Can I get compensation if BA117 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.

BA117 Flight Status British Airways: London to New York (BAW117)

British Airways BA 117

Landed On Time

LHR London

Scheduled: 08:20
Actual: 08:46

Terminal: 5 | Gate: B39

Departure: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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JFK New York

Scheduled: 11:20
Actual: 10:40
Delay

Terminal: 8

Arrival: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time EST

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

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Landed 6h 38m ago 100%

LHR 08:46 JFK 10:40

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: 08:00 · Actual Duration: 06:54

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BA 117 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to New York

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 03	LHR	JFK	08:46	10:40	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	LHR	JFK	08:41	10:38	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	JFK	08:45	10:50	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	LHR	JFK	08:46	11:51	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	LHR	JFK	08:39	11:46	Landed	Track >
Oct 29	LHR	JFK	08:37	11:35	Landed	Track >
Oct 28	LHR	JFK	08:52	12:05	Landed	Track >
Oct 27	LHR	JFK	09:11	12:18	Landed	Track >
Oct 26	LHR	JFK	11:26	14:37	Delayed	Track >

British Airways operates BA 117 from London to New York, a 5,539 km (3,442 mi) trip, daily. The timetable allows 8 hours, but the flight usually takes about 7 h, so it often makes up time. Today it left 26 minutes late and still landed at 10:40, 40 minutes early.

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About BA 117

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK
Distance: 5,539 km (3,442 mi)
Typical flight time: 7 h
Flies: Daily
On time: 8 of the last 8
Usually departs from: Terminal 5

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Today's flight landed 40 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

BA 117 FAQ

How long is the BA117 flight?: The timetable allows 8 hours. London to New York is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
How often is BA117 late?: None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does BA117 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA117 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 BA117 have?: Also listed as BAW117 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 117.
Can I get compensation if BA117 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.

BA117 and London LHR to New York JFK Flights

Flight BA117 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AY5517, EI8817, IB3545, AS5255, AA6930

Other flights departing from London LHR: AA51, BA304, BA844

Other flights arriving at New York JFK: DL47, K4205

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