EI8987 Flight Status Aer Lingus: London to San Francisco (EIN8987)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 15:20
- Actual
- 17:54
Terminal: 5 | Gate: B37
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
SFO San Francisco
- Scheduled
- 18:45
- Estimated
- 20:14
- Delay
- 1h29'
Terminal: I | Gate: A6
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time PST
Departed 16h 20m ago · was due to land 6h 00m ago, awaiting update 100%
LHR 17:54 SFO 20:14
8,615 km (5,353 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 8615 km / 5353 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:25 · Typical Duration: 10:40 · Aircraft:
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EI 8987 Flight Status & Schedule Aer Lingus London to San Francisco
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | SFO | 17:54 | 20:14 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | SFO | 16:08 | 18:50 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | SFO | 16:15 | 18:43 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | SFO | 16:09 | 18:31 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | SFO | 16:25 | 19:11 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | SFO | 16:02 | 19:02 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | SFO | 16:18 | 19:03 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | SFO | 16:11 | 19:03 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | SFO | 16:09 | 18:10 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | SFO | 15:54 | 18:06 | Landed | Track > |
Aer Lingus operates EI 8987 from London to San Francisco, a 8,615 km (5,353 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). With 11 h 25 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 10 h 40 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 17:54, 2 h 34 min late, and is due in San Francisco at 20:14, 1 h 29 min late.
About EI 8987
Aer Lingus Flight EI8987 connects London, United Kingdom to San Francisco, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.
- Distance
- 8,615 km (5,353 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 10 h 40 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 5 of the last 9
- Average delay when late
- 20 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
Departing the UK, 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 8987 FAQ
- How long is the EI8987 flight from London to San Francisco?
- The timetable allows 11 h 25 min. London to San Francisco is 8,615 km (5,353 mi).
- How often is EI8987 from London to San Francisco late?
- 4 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 20 minutes on average.
- When was the latest EI8987 flight from London to San Francisco?
- The latest EI8987 was the 15:20 (local time) departure from London on 12 November 2026; it landed 5 minutes late.
- Which days does EI8987 fly from London to San Francisco?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does EI8987 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal I at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does EI8987 have?
- Also listed as EIN8987 (Aer Lingus' ICAO code) and EI 8987.
- Can I get compensation if EI8987 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.
EI8987 and London LHR to San Francisco SFO Flights
Flight EI8987 is a code-share Aer Lingus flight of the British Airways operated BA287.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA287, BA968, BA1484, UA935
Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: BA287, CI4, UA382, UA1174
All flights connecting London LHR to San Francisco SFO.