EI8897 Flight Status Aer Lingus: London to Houston (EIN8897)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 15:25
- Actual
- 17:04
Terminal: 5 | Gate: C61
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
IAH Houston
- Scheduled
- 19:55
- Actual
- 20:02
- Delay
Terminal: D | Gate: D14
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CST
Landed 8h 09m ago 100%
LHR 17:04 IAH 20:02
7,762 km (4,823 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 7762 km / 4823 miles · Scheduled Duration: 10:30 · Actual Duration: 08:58 · Aircraft:
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EI 8897 Flight Status & Schedule Aer Lingus London to Houston
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | IAH | 17:04 | 20:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | IAH | 16:43 | 19:48 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | IAH | 16:07 | 19:38 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | IAH | 16:16 | 19:39 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | IAH | 16:29 | 20:00 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | IAH | 16:16 | 19:47 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | IAH | 16:00 | 19:45 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | LHR | IAH | 16:14 | 19:41 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 02 | LHR | IAH | 16:40 | 20:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 31 | LHR | IAH | 16:53 | 21:37 | Delayed | Track > |
Aer Lingus flight EI 8897 links London and Houston, 7,762 km (4,823 mi) apart, and flies four times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The timetable allows 10 h 30 min, but the flight usually takes about 9 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 1 h 39 min late and still landed at 20:02, just 7 minutes behind schedule.
About EI 8897
Aer Lingus Flight EI8897 connects London, United Kingdom to Houston, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH.
- Distance
- 7,762 km (4,823 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 9 h 25 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
- On time
- 9 of the last 9
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's 7-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.
EI 8897 FAQ
- How long is the EI8897 flight from London to Houston?
- The timetable allows 10 h 30 min. London to Houston is 7,762 km (4,823 mi).
- How often is EI8897 from London to Houston late?
- None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest EI8897 flight from London to Houston?
- The latest EI8897 was the 15:25 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 7 minutes late.
- Which days does EI8897 fly from London to Houston?
- Four times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does EI8897 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal D at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does EI8897 have?
- Also listed as EIN8897 (Aer Lingus' ICAO code) and EI 8897.
- Can I get compensation if EI8897 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.
EI8897 and London LHR to Houston IAH Flights
Flight EI8897 is a code-share Aer Lingus flight of the British Airways operated BA197.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA197, BA1402
Other flights arriving at Houston IAH: BA197, UA1854, UA1058
All flights connecting London LHR to Houston IAH.