DL5996 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: New York to London (DAL5996)

Delta Air Lines DL 5996

En-Route, Arriving in 6h08'

JFK New York

Scheduled
08:00
Actual
08:29

Terminal: 4 | Gate: A3

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time EST

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

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LHR London

Scheduled
20:10

Terminal: 3

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Departed 32m ago · lands in 6h 08m 8%

JFK 08:29 LHR 20:10

449 km (279 mi) flown · 5,090 km (3,163 mi) to go

Route map JFK to LHR Map of the great-circle route from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, United States to London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, 5539 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. JFK LHR Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 5539 km / 3442 miles · Scheduled Duration: 07:10 · Typical Duration: 06:40

DL 5996 Flight Status & Schedule Delta Air Lines New York to London

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 JFK LHR 08:29 20:10 En-Route Track >
Nov 08 JFK LHR 08:28 19:47 Landed Track >
Nov 07 JFK LHR 08:31 19:43 Landed Track >
Nov 06 JFK LHR 09:36 20:57 Delayed Track >
Nov 05 JFK LHR 08:30 20:12 Landed Track >
Nov 04 JFK LHR 08:27 20:08 Landed Track >
Nov 03 JFK LHR 08:07 19:42 Landed Track >
Nov 02 JFK LHR 08:22 20:10 Landed Track >
Nov 01 JFK LHR 08:25 19:46 Landed Track >

Delta Air Lines operates DL 5996 from New York to London, a 5,539 km (3,442 mi) trip, daily. With 7 h 10 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 6 h 40 min, it often makes up time. Today it left at 08:29, 29 minutes late, and is scheduled to reach London at 20:10.

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About DL 5996

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 40 min
Flies
Daily
On time
7 of the last 7
Usually departs from
Terminal 4

DL 5996 FAQ

How long is the DL5996 flight?
The timetable allows 7 h 10 min. New York to London is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
How often is DL5996 late?
None of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does DL5996 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does DL5996 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 DL5996 have?
Also listed as DAL5996 (Delta Air Lines' ICAO code) and DL 5996.

DL5996 and New York JFK to London LHR Flights

Flight DL5996 is a code-share Delta Air Lines flight of the Virgin Atlantic Airways operated VS26.

Other flights departing from New York JFK: AA1349, B6323, VS26, B68396

Other flights arriving at London LHR: CX253, VS26, BA859, BA989

All flights connecting New York JFK to London LHR.