DL5985 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: London to Boston (DAL5985)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 17:20
- Actual
- 17:50
Terminal: 3 | Gate: 31
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
BOS Boston
- Scheduled
- 20:15
- Actual
- 19:32
- Delay
Terminal: E | Gate: E15
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time EST
Landed 9h 48m ago 100%
LHR 17:50 BOS 19:32
5,239 km (3,256 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 5239 km / 3256 miles · Scheduled Duration: 07:55 · Actual Duration: 06:42 · Aircraft:
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DL 5985 Flight Status & Schedule Delta Air Lines London to Boston
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | BOS | 17:50 | 19:32 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | BOS | 17:19 | 20:15 | Unknown | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | BOS | 17:49 | 19:09 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | BOS | 18:04 | 19:27 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | BOS | 18:01 | 19:18 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | BOS | 17:31 | 19:06 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | BOS | 17:47 | 19:28 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | BOS | 17:52 | 19:31 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | BOS | 17:42 | 19:03 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | BOS | 17:33 | 18:49 | Landed | Track > |
Delta Air Lines operates DL 5985 from London to Boston, a 5,239 km (3,256 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). With 7 h 55 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 6 h 25 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 30 minutes late and still landed at 19:32, 43 minutes early.
About DL 5985
Delta Air Lines Flight DL5985 connects London, United Kingdom to Boston, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Boston Logan International Airport BOS.
- Distance
- 5,239 km (3,256 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 6 h 25 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 9
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 3
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 43 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
DL 5985 FAQ
- How long is the DL5985 flight from London to Boston?
- The timetable allows 7 h 55 min. London to Boston is 5,239 km (3,256 mi).
- How often is DL5985 from London to Boston late?
- None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest DL5985 flight from London to Boston?
- The latest DL5985 was the 17:20 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 43 minutes early.
- Which days does DL5985 fly from London to Boston?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does DL5985 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal E at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does DL5985 have?
- Also listed as DAL5985 (Delta Air Lines' ICAO code) and DL 5985.
- Can I get compensation if DL5985 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.
DL5985 and London LHR to Boston BOS Flights
Flight DL5985 is a code-share Delta Air Lines flight of the Virgin Atlantic Airways operated VS11.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA862, BA1406, VS11
Other flights arriving at Boston BOS: VS11, TP215, B6994
All flights connecting London LHR to Boston BOS.