EI8968 Flight Status Aer Lingus: Los Angeles to London (EIN8968)

Aer Lingus EI 8968

En-Route, Arriving in 4h56'

LAX Los Angeles

Scheduled
20:40
Actual
22:00

Terminal: 4

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time PST

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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LHR London

Scheduled
15:15

Terminal: 5

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Distance: 8759 km / 5442 miles · Scheduled Duration: 10:35 · Typical Duration: 10:10

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EI 8968 Flight Status & Schedule Aer Lingus Los Angeles to London

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 13 LAX LHR 22:00 15:15 En-Route Track >
Nov 12 LAX LHR 20:52 14:42 Landed Track >
Nov 11 LAX LHR 21:16 15:22 Landed Track >
Nov 10 LAX LHR 22:28 16:38 Delayed Track >
Nov 09 LAX LHR 22:12 16:20 Delayed Track >
Nov 08 LAX LHR 21:42 15:22 Landed Track >
Nov 07 LAX LHR 21:15 15:29 Landed Track >
Nov 06 LAX LHR 21:27 15:48 Landed Late Track >
Nov 05 LAX LHR 21:06 15:17 Landed Track >
Nov 04 LAX LHR 21:08 15:17 Landed Track >

Aer Lingus flight EI 8968 links Los Angeles and London, 8,759 km (5,442 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. With 10 h 35 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 10 h 10 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 22:00, 1 h 20 min late, and is scheduled to reach London at 15:15 the next day.

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About EI 8968

Aer Lingus Flight EI8968 connects Los Angeles, United States to London, United Kingdom, taking off from Los Angeles International Airport LAX and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.

Route
Los Angeles International Airport LAX to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance
8,759 km (5,442 mi)
Typical flight time
10 h 10 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
6 of the last 7
Average delay when late
33 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 4, gate 155

Arriving in the UK on an EU carrier, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £520 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

EI 8968 FAQ

How long is the EI8968 flight from Los Angeles to London?
The timetable allows 10 h 35 min. Los Angeles to London is 8,759 km (5,442 mi).
How often is EI8968 from Los Angeles to London late?
1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 33 minutes on average.
When was the latest EI8968 flight from Los Angeles to London?
The latest EI8968 was the 20:40 (local time) departure from Los Angeles on 12 November 2026; it landed 33 minutes early.
Which days does EI8968 fly from Los Angeles to London?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does EI8968 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 4, gate 155 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 EI8968 have?
Also listed as EIN8968 (Aer Lingus' ICAO code) and EI 8968.
Can I get compensation if EI8968 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.

EI8968 and Los Angeles LAX to London LHR Flights

Flight EI8968 is a code-share Aer Lingus flight of the British Airways operated BA268.

Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: BA268, WN422

Other flights arriving at London LHR: JL43, BA268, AY1335, BA571

All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to London LHR.