How long is the QR5986 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. London to Edinburgh is 533 km (331 mi).

Which terminal does QR5986 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 QR5986 have?

Also listed as QTR5986 (Qatar Airways' ICAO code) and QR 5986.

Can I get compensation if QR5986 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.

QR5986 Flight Status Qatar Airways: London to Edinburgh (QTR5986)

Qatar Airways QR 5986

Landed On Time

LHR London

Scheduled: 20:25
Actual: 20:29

Terminal: 5 | Gate: A15

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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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EDI Edinburgh

Scheduled: 21:50
Actual: 21:22
Delay

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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Landed 15h 29m ago 100%

LHR 20:29 EDI 21:22

533 km (331 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 533 km / 331 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Actual Duration: 00:53

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QR 5986 Flight Status & Schedule Qatar Airways London to Edinburgh

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	LHR	EDI	20:29	21:22	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	LHR	EDI	21:34	22:27	Delayed	Track >
Nov 03	LHR	EDI	19:24	20:17	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	LHR	EDI	20:47	21:43	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	EDI	20:56	21:55	Landed	Track >
Oct 28	LHR	EDI	19:59	20:55	Landed	Track >
Oct 27	LHR	EDI	19:40	20:36	Landed	Track >
Oct 26	LHR	EDI	20:22	21:16	Landed	Track >
Oct 25	LHR	EDI	21:35	22:39	Delayed	Track >

Qatar Airways flight QR 5986 links London and Edinburgh, 533 km (331 mi) apart, and flies three times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The timetable allows 1 h 25 min, but the flight usually takes about 55 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 21:22, 28 minutes early.

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About QR 5986

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to Edinburgh Airport EDI
Distance: 533 km (331 mi)
Typical flight time: 55 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Sun
On time: 6 of the last 7
Average delay when late: 28 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 5

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 28 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

QR 5986 FAQ

How long is the QR5986 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. London to Edinburgh is 533 km (331 mi).
How often is QR5986 late?: 1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 28 minutes on average.
Which days does QR5986 fly?: Three times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does QR5986 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 QR5986 have?: Also listed as QTR5986 (Qatar Airways' ICAO code) and QR 5986.
Can I get compensation if QR5986 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.

QR5986 and London LHR to Edinburgh EDI Flights

Flight QR5986 is a code-share Qatar Airways flight of the British Airways operated BA1462.

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA818, BA1462, CA938, KL1016

Other flights arriving at Edinburgh EDI: FR808, BA1462, RK9823

All flights connecting London LHR to Edinburgh EDI.