DL5973 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: London to Orlando (DAL5973)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 09:05
- Actual
- 10:02
Terminal: 3 | Gate: 31
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
MCO Orlando
- Scheduled
- 13:45
- Actual
- 13:48
- Delay
Terminal: C | Gate: 253
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time EST
Landed 15h 27m ago 100%
LHR 10:02 MCO 13:48
6,965 km (4,328 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 6965 km / 4328 miles · Scheduled Duration: 09:40 · Actual Duration: 08:46 · Aircraft:
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DL 5973 Flight Status & Schedule Delta Air Lines London to Orlando
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | MCO | 10:02 | 13:48 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | MCO | 10:40 | 14:25 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | MCO | 09:20 | 13:08 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | MCO | 09:36 | 13:48 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | MCO | 09:31 | 13:12 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | MCO | 09:21 | 12:53 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 02 | LHR | MCO | 10:22 | 13:55 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 01 | LHR | MCO | 09:22 | 13:08 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 30 | LHR | MCO | 09:29 | 14:08 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 28 | LHR | MCO | 09:34 | 14:34 | Landed | Track > |
Delta Air Lines flight DL 5973 links London and Orlando, 6,965 km (4,328 mi) apart, and flies four times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 9 h 40 min; in practice it usually takes about 8 h 45 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 57 minutes late and still landed at 13:48, just 3 minutes behind schedule.
About DL 5973
Delta Air Lines Flight DL5973 connects London, United Kingdom to Orlando, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Orlando International Airport MCO.
- Distance
- 6,965 km (4,328 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 8 h 45 min
- Flies
- Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 40 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 3
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's 3-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.
DL 5973 FAQ
- How long is the DL5973 flight from London to Orlando?
- The timetable allows 9 h 40 min. London to Orlando is 6,965 km (4,328 mi).
- How often is DL5973 from London to Orlando late?
- 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 40 minutes on average.
- When was the latest DL5973 flight from London to Orlando?
- The latest DL5973 was the 09:05 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 3 minutes late.
- Which days does DL5973 fly from London to Orlando?
- Four times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does DL5973 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does DL5973 have?
- Also listed as DAL5973 (Delta Air Lines' ICAO code) and DL 5973.
- Can I get compensation if DL5973 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.
DL5973 and London LHR to Orlando MCO Flights
Flight DL5973 is a code-share Delta Air Lines flight of the Virgin Atlantic Airways operated VS135.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA504, OS332, VS135
Other flights arriving at Orlando MCO: VS135, WN1265
All flights connecting London LHR to Orlando MCO.