SK3971 Flight Status SAS: New York to London (SAS3971)

SAS SK 3971

Landed On Time

JFK New York

Scheduled
20:00
Actual
20:17

Terminal: 4 | Gate: B39

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

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

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LHR London

Scheduled
08:05
Actual
07:53

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 28

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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Landed 6h 18m ago 100%

JFK 20:17 LHR 07:53 +1

5,539 km (3,442 mi) flown

Route map JFK to LHR Map of the great-circle route from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, United States to London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, 5539 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. JFK LHR Map data: Natural Earth

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

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Distance: 5539 km / 3442 miles · Scheduled Duration: 07:05 · Actual Duration: 06:36

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SK 3971 Flight Status & Schedule SAS New York to London

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 JFK LHR 20:17 07:53 Landed Track >
Nov 07 JFK LHR 20:21 07:25 Landed Track >
Nov 06 JFK LHR 20:50 08:13 Landed Track >
Nov 05 JFK LHR 20:17 07:53 Landed Track >
Nov 04 JFK LHR 20:20 08:12 Landed Track >
Nov 01 JFK LHR 20:24 08:11 Landed Track >
Oct 31 JFK LHR 21:12 07:47 Landed Track >
Oct 30 JFK LHR 21:29 07:50 Landed Track >
Oct 29 JFK LHR 21:28 07:47 Landed Track >

SAS operates SK 3971 from New York to London, a 5,539 km (3,442 mi) trip, five times a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The timetable allows 7 h 5 min, but the flight usually takes about 6 h 35 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 17 minutes late and still landed at 07:53 the next morning, 12 minutes early.

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About SK 3971

Route
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK to London Heathrow Airport LHR
Distance
5,539 km (3,442 mi)
Typical flight time
6 h 35 min
Flies
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
9 of the last 9
Usually departs from
Terminal 4

Arriving in the UK on an EEA carrier, this flight may be covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 12 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

SK 3971 FAQ

How long is the SK3971 flight?
The timetable allows 7 h 5 min. New York to London is 5,539 km (3,442 mi).
How often is SK3971 late?
None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does SK3971 fly?
Five times a week: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does SK3971 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 4 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does SK3971 have?
Also listed as SAS3971 (SAS' ICAO code) and SK 3971.
Can I get compensation if SK3971 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 EEA carrier, this flight may be covered by UK261.

SK3971 and New York JFK to London LHR Flights

Flight SK3971 is a code-share SAS flight of the Delta Air Lines operated DL1.

Other flights departing from New York JFK: AT201, B61801, DL1, 5Y850

Other flights arriving at London LHR: DL1, VL2470, EI152, BA751

All flights connecting New York JFK to London LHR.