BA179 Flight Status British Airways: London to New York (BAW179)

How long is the BA179 flight from London to New York?

The average flight time from London to New York is 6 hours and 59 minutes. The flight distance is 5539 km / 3442 miles and the average flight speed is 792 km/h / 492 mph.

How many BA179 flights are operated per week?

6 flights per week. The flight BA179 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA179 London to New York?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA179 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight BA179 arriving at?

Flight BA179 arrives at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 8.

When was the latest BA179 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 21:46.

How else can the flight BA179 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW179, BA0179, BA 179, BAW 179.

How often is flight BA179 delayed?

On average, 50% of all BA179 flights are delayed. The average delay is 56 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA179 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA179 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.