BA1588 Flight Status British Airways: London to Philadelphia (BAW1588)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 10:35
- Actual
- 10:51
Terminal: 3 | Gate: 17
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
PHL Philadelphia
- Scheduled
- 13:40
- Actual
- 13:02
- Delay
Terminal: A | Gate: 23
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time EST
Landed 16h 24m ago 100%
LHR 10:51 PHL 13:02
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: 08:05 · Actual Duration: 07:11 · Aircraft:
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BA 1588 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to Philadelphia
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | PHL | 10:51 | 13:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | PHL | 10:58 | 13:05 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | PHL | 11:04 | 12:55 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | PHL | 10:58 | 12:57 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | PHL | 10:58 | 12:54 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | PHL | 10:44 | 13:01 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | PHL | 11:10 | 13:25 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | PHL | 11:21 | 13:43 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | PHL | 11:52 | 13:42 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | PHL | 11:03 | 12:45 | Landed | Track > |
British Airways flight BA 1588 links London and Philadelphia, 5,689 km (3,535 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. With 8 h 5 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 7 h 5 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 16 minutes late and still landed at 13:02, 38 minutes early.
About BA 1588
British Airways Flight BA1588 connects London, United Kingdom to Philadelphia, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Philadelphia International Airport PHL.
- Distance
- 5,689 km (3,535 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 7 h 5 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 10 of the last 10
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 3
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 38 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
BA 1588 FAQ
- How long is the BA1588 flight from London to Philadelphia?
- The timetable allows 8 h 5 min. London to Philadelphia is 5,689 km (3,535 mi).
- How often is BA1588 from London to Philadelphia late?
- None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest BA1588 flight from London to Philadelphia?
- The latest BA1588 was the 10:35 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 38 minutes early.
- Which days does BA1588 fly from London to Philadelphia?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does BA1588 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal A at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does BA1588 have?
- Also listed as BAW1588 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 1588.
- Can I get compensation if BA1588 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.
BA1588 and London LHR to Philadelphia PHL Flights
Flight BA1588 is a code-share British Airways flight of the American Airlines operated AA729.
Other flights departing from London LHR: SK804, AA729, BA181, LO282
Other flights arriving at Philadelphia PHL: AA729, OH5079, AA9952
All flights connecting London LHR to Philadelphia PHL.