| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jul 23 | JFK | LHR | 00:19 | 11:33 |
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| Jul 22 | JFK | LHR | 00:19 | 11:30 |
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| Jul 21 | JFK | LHR | 02:19 | 13:28 |
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| Jul 20 | JFK | LHR | 00:18 | 11:33 |
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| Jul 19 | JFK | LHR | 01:10 | 12:50 |
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| Jul 18 | JFK | LHR | 01:26 | 12:48 |
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| Jul 15 | JFK | LHR | 00:17 | 11:47 |
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| Jul 14 | JFK | LHR | 01:40 | 12:57 |
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| Jul 12 | JFK | LHR | 23:56 | 11:21 |
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| Jul 08 | JFK | LHR | 00:17 | 11:47 |
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Delta Air Lines Flight DL5988 connects New York, United States to London, United Kingdom, taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.
How long is the DL5988 flight from New York to London?
The average flight time from New York to London is 6 hours and 21 minutes. The flight distance is 5539 km / 3442 miles and the average flight speed is 872 km/h / 542 mph.
How many DL5988 flights are operated per week?
6 flights per week. The flight DL5988 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL5988 New York to London?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL5988 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight DL5988 arriving at?
Flight DL5988 arrives at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminal 3.
When was the latest DL5988 flight?
The latest flight took off on Friday, July 24th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 11:33.
How else can the flight DL5988 be referenced as?
This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL5988, DL 5988, DAL 5988.
How often is flight DL5988 delayed?
On average, 40% of all DL5988 flights are delayed. The average delay is 52 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL5988 flight or baggage issues?
If your DL5988 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.
See our DL5988 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from New York JFK: CA1050, VS138, IB2628, LY8
Other flights arriving at London LHR: BA36, AA734, VS138, BA813
All flights connecting New York JFK to London LHR.
