DL5988 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: New York to London (DAL5988)

DL 5988 New York to London Flight Status

Not scheduled today. Latest flight: October 24th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

DL 5988 Flight Status & Schedule Delta Air Lines New York to London

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Oct 24 JFK LHR 00:44 10:55 Landed Track >
Oct 23 JFK LHR 00:57 11:49 Landed Track >
Oct 22 JFK LHR 00:07 11:18 Landed Track >
Oct 21 JFK LHR 00:24 11:39 Landed Track >
Oct 20 JFK LHR 01:14 12:33 Landed Late Track >
Oct 19 JFK LHR 00:07 11:22 Landed Track >
Oct 18 JFK LHR 00:04 11:21 Landed Track >
Oct 17 JFK LHR 00:13 11:05 Landed Track >
Oct 16 JFK LHR 00:25 11:43 Landed Track >
Oct 15 JFK LHR 01:19 12:22 Landed Late Track >

Delta Air Lines flight DL 5988 links New York and London, 5,539 km (3,442 mi) apart. The timetable allows 7 h 10 min, but the flight usually takes about 6 h 15 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 24 October 2026, landed on time.

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About DL 5988

Route
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance
5,539 km (3,442 mi)
Typical flight time
6 h 15 min
On time
8 of the last 10
Average delay when late
23 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 4

DL 5988 FAQ

How long is the DL5988 flight?
The timetable allows 7 h 10 min. New York to London is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
How often is DL5988 late?
2 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 23 minutes on average.
Which terminal does DL5988 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 4 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does DL5988 have?
Also listed as DAL5988 (Delta Air Lines' ICAO code) and DL 5988.

DL5988 and New York JFK to London LHR Flights

Flight DL5988 is a code-share Delta Air Lines flight of the Virgin Atlantic Airways operated VS138.

Other flights departing from New York JFK: DL234, DL266, EI108, VS138

Other flights arriving at London LHR: AI129, VS138

All flights connecting New York JFK to London LHR.