American Airlines AA6553 flight status now

AA6553 - AAL6553 American Airlines (AA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to IST
IST Istanbul Turkey
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 09-January-2021
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 12:55
5 A10
Arrival Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 19:05
None None
AA6553 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2518 kms / 1565 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 144
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320neo
  • Callsign: AAL6553
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 21:21 PM
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Tuesday 2025-11-18 00:21 AM

International flight American Airlines AA6553 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Istanbul (IST) Turkey. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 12:55 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 19:05 Europe/Istanbul. The flight will last about 4 hours 10 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Istanbul?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 2518 km (1565 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA6553 flight?

All American Airlines AA6553 flights are operated using Airbus A320neo aircraft.