EI8879 Flight Status Aer Lingus: London to New York (EIN8879)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 18:05
- Actual
- 18:27
Terminal: 5 | Gate: B39
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
JFK New York
- Scheduled
- 21:10
- Actual
- 20:27
- Delay
Terminal: 8
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time EST
Landed 8h 51m ago 100%
LHR 18:27 JFK 20:27
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: 08:05 · Actual Duration: 07:00 · Aircraft:
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EI 8879 Flight Status & Schedule Aer Lingus London to New York
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | JFK | 18:27 | 20:27 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | JFK | 18:54 | 21:04 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | JFK | 18:32 | 20:18 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | JFK | 19:17 | 21:01 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | JFK | 19:47 | 21:27 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | JFK | 18:37 | 20:39 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | JFK | 18:41 | 20:52 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | JFK | 18:23 | 20:25 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | JFK | 18:38 | 20:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | JFK | 18:29 | 20:09 | Landed | Track > |
Aer Lingus flight EI 8879 links London and New York, 5,539 km (3,442 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. With 8 h 5 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 7 h, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 22 minutes late and still landed at 20:27, 43 minutes early.
About EI 8879
Aer Lingus Flight EI8879 connects London, United Kingdom to New York, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK.
- Distance
- 5,539 km (3,442 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 7 h
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 17 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
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.
EI 8879 FAQ
- How long is the EI8879 flight from London to New York?
- The timetable allows 8 h 5 min. London to New York is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
- How often is EI8879 from London to New York late?
- 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 17 minutes on average.
- When was the latest EI8879 flight from London to New York?
- The latest EI8879 was the 18:05 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 43 minutes early.
- Which days does EI8879 fly from London to New York?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does EI8879 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 8 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does EI8879 have?
- Also listed as EIN8879 (Aer Lingus' ICAO code) and EI 8879.
- Can I get compensation if EI8879 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.
EI8879 and London LHR to New York JFK Flights
Flight EI8879 is a code-share Aer Lingus flight of the British Airways operated BA179.
Other flights departing from London LHR: SK528, BA179, EI387
Other flights arriving at New York JFK: BA179, B6224, B6136
All flights connecting London LHR to New York JFK.