EI8981 Flight Status Aer Lingus: London to Los Angeles (EIN8981)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 12:30
- Actual
- 13:02
Terminal: 5 | Gate: C55
Departure: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time GMT
LAX Los Angeles
- Scheduled
- 15:50
- Actual
- 15:37
- Delay
Terminal: TBIT
Arrival: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time PST
Landed 1h 38m ago 100%
LHR 13:02 LAX 15:37
8,759 km (5,442 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 8759 km / 5442 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:20 · Actual Duration: 10:35 · Aircraft:
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EI 8981 Flight Status & Schedule Aer Lingus London to Los Angeles
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03 | LHR | LAX | 13:02 | 15:37 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 02 | LHR | LAX | 13:39 | 15:57 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 01 | LHR | LAX | 12:54 | 15:53 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 31 | LHR | LAX | 13:51 | 17:52 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 30 | LHR | LAX | 13:14 | 16:52 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 29 | LHR | LAX | 12:53 | 16:29 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 28 | LHR | LAX | 13:17 | 16:58 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 27 | LHR | LAX | 14:06 | 17:50 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 26 | LHR | LAX | 13:07 | 16:31 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 25 | LHR | LAX | 13:00 | 16:48 | Landed | Track > |
Aer Lingus flight EI 8981 links London and Los Angeles, 8,759 km (5,442 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 11 h 20 min, but the flight usually takes about 10 h 35 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 32 minutes late and still landed at 15:37, 13 minutes early.
About EI 8981
- Distance
- 8,759 km (5,442 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 10 h 35 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- On time
- 8 of the last 8
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 13 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
EI 8981 FAQ
- How long is the EI8981 flight?
- The timetable allows 11 h 20 min. London to Los Angeles is 8,759 km (5,442 mi).
- How often is EI8981 late?
- None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- Which days does EI8981 fly?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does EI8981 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal B at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does EI8981 have?
- Also listed as EIN8981 (Aer Lingus' ICAO code) and EI 8981.
- Can I get compensation if EI8981 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.
EI8981 and London LHR to Los Angeles LAX Flights
Flight EI8981 is a code-share Aer Lingus flight of the British Airways operated BA281.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA281, VS302
Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: BA281, CM472, AA255
All flights connecting London LHR to Los Angeles LAX.