How long is the BA1556 flight?

The timetable allows 7 h 55 min. New York to Barcelona is 6,150 km (3,821 mi).

Which terminal does BA1556 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 8 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does BA1556 have?

Also listed as BAW1556 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 1556.

BA1556 Flight Status British Airways: New York to Barcelona (BAW1556)

British Airways BA 1556

Delayed 20h50'

JFK New York

Scheduled: 20:30
Estimated: 17:20

Terminal: 8 | Gate: 39

Departure: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · local time EST

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

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BCN Barcelona

Scheduled: 10:25
Estimated
Delay

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CET

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

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Departs in 13h 11m 0%

JFK 17:20 BCN 07:15 ⁺¹

6,150 km (3,821 mi) to fly

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

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Distance: 6150 km / 3821 miles · Scheduled Duration: 07:55 · Typical Duration: 07:10

BA 1556 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways New York to Barcelona

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 12	JFK	BCN	20:30	10:25	Delayed >3h	Track >
Nov 11	JFK	BCN	20:43	09:42	Landed	Track >
Nov 10	JFK	BCN	20:59	10:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 09	JFK	BCN	20:55	10:09	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	JFK	BCN	21:02	10:20	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	JFK	BCN	21:39	11:00	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 06	JFK	BCN	21:08	10:14	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 05	JFK	BCN	20:48	09:58	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	JFK	BCN	20:50	09:57	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	JFK	BCN	20:40	09:43	Landed	Track >

British Airways' New York–Barcelona flight covers 6,150 km (3,821 mi) and runs six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 7 h 55 min; in practice it usually takes about 7 h 10 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday's flight is scheduled for 20:30 but expected to leave 20 h 50 min late, at 17:20.

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About BA 1556

Route: New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK to Barcelona El Prat Airport BCN
Distance: 6,150 km (3,821 mi)
Typical flight time: 7 h 10 min
Flies: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
On time: 7 of the last 9
Average delay when late: 27 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 8

BA 1556 FAQ

How long is the BA1556 flight?: The timetable allows 7 h 55 min. New York to Barcelona is 6,150 km (3,821 mi).
How often is BA1556 late?: 2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 27 minutes on average.
Which days does BA1556 fly?: Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA1556 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 8 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BA1556 have?: Also listed as BAW1556 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 1556.

BA1556 and New York JFK to Barcelona BCN Flights

Flight BA1556 is a code-share British Airways flight of the American Airlines operated AA66.

Other flights departing from New York JFK: AA66, AA2772, B6719, AA4586

Other flights arriving at Barcelona BCN: AA66, A3710, FR3801, FR6974

All flights connecting New York JFK to Barcelona BCN.