EI8878 Flight Status Aer Lingus: New York to London (EIN8878)
JFK New York
- Scheduled
- 08:05
- Actual
- 08:19
Terminal: 8 | Gate: 20
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time EST
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 20:00
- Actual
- 19:27
- Delay
Terminal: 5
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
Landed 14h 56m ago 100%
JFK 08:19 LHR 19:27
5,539 km (3,442 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 5539 km / 3442 miles · Scheduled Duration: 06:55 · Actual Duration: 06:08 · Aircraft:
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EI 8878 Flight Status & Schedule Aer Lingus New York to London
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | JFK | LHR | 08:19 | 19:27 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | JFK | LHR | 08:12 | 19:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | JFK | LHR | 08:24 | 19:56 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | JFK | LHR | 08:37 | 20:07 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | JFK | LHR | 08:25 | 19:44 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | JFK | LHR | 08:20 | 19:32 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | JFK | LHR | 08:56 | 20:19 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 05 | JFK | LHR | 08:21 | 19:52 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | JFK | LHR | 08:26 | 20:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | JFK | LHR | 08:12 | 19:53 | Landed | Track > |
Aer Lingus flight EI 8878 links New York and London, 5,539 km (3,442 mi) apart, and flies five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The timetable allows 6 h 55 min, but the flight usually takes about 6 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 19:27, 33 minutes early.
About EI 8878
Aer Lingus Flight EI8878 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.
- Distance
- 5,539 km (3,442 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 6 h 25 min
- Flies
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 19 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 8, gate 20
Arriving in the UK on an EU carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 33 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
EI 8878 FAQ
- How long is the EI8878 flight from New York to London?
- The timetable allows 6 h 55 min. New York to London is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
- How often is EI8878 from New York to London late?
- 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 19 minutes on average.
- When was the latest EI8878 flight from New York to London?
- The latest EI8878 was the 08:05 (local time) departure from New York on 13 November 2026; it landed 33 minutes early.
- Which days does EI8878 fly from New York to London?
- Five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does EI8878 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 8, gate 20 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives at Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does EI8878 have?
- Also listed as EIN8878 (Aer Lingus' ICAO code) and EI 8878.
- Can I get compensation if EI8878 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. Arriving in the UK on an EU carrier, this flight is covered by UK261.
EI8878 and New York JFK to London LHR Flights
Flight EI8878 is a code-share Aer Lingus flight of the British Airways operated BA178.
Other flights departing from New York JFK: B61381, BA178, YX4357
Other flights arriving at London LHR: EK5, BA178, BA1455, BA743
All flights connecting New York JFK to London LHR.