How long is the QR5980 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 15 min. London to Newcastle is 404 km (251 mi).

Which terminal does QR5980 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does QR5980 have?

Also listed as QTR5980 (Qatar Airways' ICAO code) and QR 5980.

Can I get compensation if QR5980 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to £220 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.

QR5980 Flight Status Qatar Airways: London to Newcastle (QTR5980)

Qatar Airways QR 5980

Landed 18' Late

LHR London

Scheduled: 21:05
Actual: 21:51

Terminal: 5 | Gate: A12

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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NCL Newcastle

Scheduled: 22:20
Actual: 22:38
Delay: 18'

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT

Newcastle Airport (NCL)

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Landed 15h 09m ago 100%

LHR 21:51 NCL 22:38

404 km (251 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 404 km / 251 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:15 · Actual Duration: 00:47

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QR 5980 Flight Status & Schedule Qatar Airways London to Newcastle

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	LHR	NCL	21:51	22:38	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 06	LHR	NCL	21:19	21:58	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	LHR	NCL	20:41	21:24	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	LHR	NCL	20:01	20:47	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	LHR	NCL	20:00	20:44	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	LHR	NCL	20:22	21:09	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	NCL	21:44	22:30	En-Route	Track >
Oct 30	LHR	NCL	21:29	22:11	En-Route	Track >
Oct 29	LHR	NCL	20:48	21:31	Landed	Track >
Oct 28	LHR	NCL	20:06	20:51	Landed	Track >

Qatar Airways flight QR 5980 links London and Newcastle, 404 km (251 mi) apart, and flies five times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 1 h 15 min; in practice it usually takes about 45 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 46 minutes late and landed at 22:38, 18 minutes late.

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About QR 5980

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to Newcastle Airport NCL
Distance: 404 km (251 mi)
Typical flight time: 45 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time: 7 of the last 8
Average delay when late: 18 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 5

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's 18-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.

QR 5980 FAQ

How long is the QR5980 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 15 min. London to Newcastle is 404 km (251 mi).
How often is QR5980 late?: 1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 18 minutes on average.
Which days does QR5980 fly?: Five times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QR5980 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does QR5980 have?: Also listed as QTR5980 (Qatar Airways' ICAO code) and QR 5980.
Can I get compensation if QR5980 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to £220 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.

QR5980 and London LHR to Newcastle NCL Flights

Flight QR5980 is a code-share Qatar Airways flight of the British Airways operated BA1340.

Other flights departing from London LHR: SK534, AI132, BA1340, BA1384

Other flights arriving at Newcastle NCL: BY635, BA1340, U25612

All flights connecting London LHR to Newcastle NCL.