How long is the BA1609 flight?

The timetable allows 11 h 15 min. London to Los Angeles is 8,759 km (5,442 mi).

Which terminal does BA1609 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal B at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does BA1609 have?

Also listed as BAW1609 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 1609.

Can I get compensation if BA1609 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.

BA1609 Flight Status British Airways: London to Los Angeles (BAW1609)

British Airways BA 1609

En-Route, Arriving in 8h55'

LHR London

Scheduled: 11:55
Actual: 12:20

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 29

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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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LAX Los Angeles

Scheduled: 15:10
Estimated: 14:42
Delay

Terminal: B | Gate: 153

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

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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Departed 1h 26m ago · lands in 8h 55m 14%

LHR 12:20 LAX 14:42

1,219 km (757 mi) flown · 7,540 km (4,685 mi) to go

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

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Distance: 8759 km / 5442 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:15 · Typical Duration: 10:20

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BA 1609 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to Los Angeles

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	LHR	LAX	12:20	14:42	En-Route	Track >
Nov 08	LHR	LAX	12:41	15:10	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	LHR	LAX	12:20	14:39	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	LHR	LAX	12:42	14:55	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	LHR	LAX	12:43	14:54	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	LHR	LAX	12:40	14:59	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	LHR	LAX	12:31	14:42	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	LHR	LAX	12:56	15:20	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	LAX	12:19	14:58	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	LHR	LAX	12:30	16:07	Landed	Track >

British Airways operates BA 1609 from London to Los Angeles, a 8,759 km (5,442 mi) trip, daily. With 11 h 15 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 10 h 20 min, it often makes up time. Today it left at 12:20, 25 minutes late, and is due in Los Angeles at 14:42, 28 minutes early.

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About BA 1609

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to Los Angeles International Airport LAX
Distance: 8,759 km (5,442 mi)
Typical flight time: 10 h 20 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 9 of the last 9
Usually departs from: Terminal 3

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £520 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

BA 1609 FAQ

How long is the BA1609 flight?: The timetable allows 11 h 15 min. London to Los Angeles is 8,759 km (5,442 mi).
How often is BA1609 late?: None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does BA1609 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA1609 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal B at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BA1609 have?: Also listed as BAW1609 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 1609.
Can I get compensation if BA1609 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.

BA1609 and London LHR to Los Angeles LAX Flights

Flight BA1609 is a code-share British Airways flight of the American Airlines operated AA137.

Other flights departing from London LHR: AA137, BA506, BA1448, VS316

Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: AA137, B61023, DL1788

All flights connecting London LHR to Los Angeles LAX.