BA1563 Flight Status British Airways: Philadelphia to Edinburgh (BAW1563)

British Airways BA 1563

Landed On Time

PHL Philadelphia

Scheduled
20:50
Actual
21:21

Terminal: A | Gate: 10

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

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

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EDI Edinburgh

Scheduled
09:05
Actual
08:50

Gate: 10

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time GMT

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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Landed 3h 36m ago 100%

PHL 21:21 EDI 08:50 +1

5,373 km (3,339 mi) flown

Route map PHL to EDI Map of the great-circle route from Philadelphia International Airport, United States to Edinburgh Airport, United Kingdom, 5373 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. PHL EDI 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: 5373 km / 3339 miles · Scheduled Duration: 07:15 · Actual Duration: 06:29

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BA 1563 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Philadelphia to Edinburgh

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 PHL EDI 21:21 08:50 Landed Track >
Nov 07 PHL EDI 21:05 08:22 Landed Track >
Nov 06 PHL EDI 21:54 09:10 Landed Track >
Nov 05 PHL EDI 21:19 08:41 Landed Track >
Nov 04 PHL EDI 21:14 09:07 Landed Track >
Nov 03 PHL EDI 21:10 09:13 Landed Track >
Nov 02 PHL EDI 21:04 08:33 Landed Track >
Nov 01 PHL EDI 21:11 08:47 Landed Track >
Oct 31 PHL EDI 21:50 08:15 Landed Track >

British Airways' Philadelphia–Edinburgh flight covers 5,373 km (3,339 mi) and runs six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 7 h 15 min, but the flight usually takes about 6 h 30 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 31 minutes late and still landed at 08:50 the next morning, 15 minutes early.

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About BA 1563

Route
Philadelphia International Airport PHL to Edinburgh Airport EDI
Distance
5,373 km (3,339 mi)
Typical flight time
6 h 30 min
Flies
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
9 of the last 9
Usually departs from
Terminal A, gate 10

Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 15 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

BA 1563 FAQ

How long is the BA1563 flight?
The timetable allows 7 h 15 min. Philadelphia to Edinburgh is 5,373 km (3,339 mi).
How often is BA1563 late?
None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does BA1563 fly?
Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA1563 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal A, gate 10 at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BA1563 have?
Also listed as BAW1563 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 1563.
Can I get compensation if BA1563 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 a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261.

BA1563 and Philadelphia PHL to Edinburgh EDI Flights

Flight BA1563 is a code-share British Airways flight of the American Airlines operated AA278.

Other flights departing from Philadelphia PHL: AA278, AA722, YX5714

Other flights arriving at Edinburgh EDI: AA278, BA1440

All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to Edinburgh EDI.