BA1587 Flight Status British Airways: Philadelphia to London (BAW1587)
PHL Philadelphia
- Scheduled
- 19:40
- Actual
- 20:41
Terminal: A | Gate: 23
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time EST
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 07:50
- Actual
- 07:37
- Delay
Terminal: 3 | Gate: 29
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time GMT
Landed 2h 48m ago 100%
PHL 20:41 LHR 07:37 +1
5,689 km (3,535 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 5689 km / 3535 miles · Scheduled Duration: 07:10 · Actual Duration: 05:56 · Aircraft:
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BA 1587 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Philadelphia to London
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | PHL | LHR | 20:41 | 07:37 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | PHL | LHR | 20:24 | 07:59 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | PHL | LHR | 21:20 | 08:51 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | PHL | LHR | 20:07 | 07:57 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | PHL | LHR | 20:03 | 07:42 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | PHL | LHR | 19:51 | 07:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | PHL | LHR | 20:20 | 07:58 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | PHL | LHR | 20:33 | 08:32 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 05 | PHL | LHR | 19:53 | 07:28 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | PHL | LHR | 20:33 | 08:24 | Landed Late | Track > |
British Airways flight BA 1587 links Philadelphia and London, 5,689 km (3,535 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. With 7 h 10 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 6 h 40 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 1 h 1 min late and still landed at 07:37 the next morning, 13 minutes early.
About BA 1587
British Airways Flight BA1587 connects Philadelphia, United States to London, United Kingdom, taking off from Philadelphia International Airport PHL and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.
- Distance
- 5,689 km (3,535 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 6 h 40 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 7 of the last 9
- Average delay when late
- 38 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal A
Arriving in the UK on a UK carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 13 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
BA 1587 FAQ
- How long is the BA1587 flight from Philadelphia to London?
- The timetable allows 7 h 10 min. Philadelphia to London is 5,689 km (3,535 mi).
- How often is BA1587 from Philadelphia to London late?
- 2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 38 minutes on average.
- When was the latest BA1587 flight from Philadelphia to London?
- The latest BA1587 was the 19:40 (local time) departure from Philadelphia on 13 November 2026; it landed 13 minutes early.
- Which days does BA1587 fly from Philadelphia to London?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does BA1587 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal A at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrives at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does BA1587 have?
- Also listed as BAW1587 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 1587.
- Can I get compensation if BA1587 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.
BA1587 and Philadelphia PHL to London LHR Flights
Flight BA1587 is a code-share British Airways flight of the American Airlines operated AA728.
Other flights departing from Philadelphia PHL: AA728, AA742, G74577, UA4577
Other flights arriving at London LHR: DL30, AA728
All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to London LHR.