American Airlines AA6981 Flight Status Today

International flight American Airlines AA6981 takes off from Boston (BOS) United States to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Logan International Airport at 07:30 20 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 19:00 20 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 6 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of AA6981 is Scheduled Delayed by 18m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 35 minutes

AA6981 - AAL6981 American Airlines (AA)
BOS Boston United States
Flight BOS to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled Delayed by 18m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 35 minutes
Departure Logan International Airport
IATA: BOSICAO: KBOS
Scheduled 07:30 20 January 2026
Estimated 07:48 20 January 2026
E E6
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 19:00 20 January 2026
Estimated 18:28 20 January 2026
5 None
AA6981 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AY 5438, EI 8938, IB 3599
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5256 kms / 3266 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 159
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-10
  • Callsign: AAL6981
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Boston: Tuesday 2026-01-20 06:13 AM
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2026-01-20 11:13 AM

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American Airlines Flight AA6981 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA6981 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 5256 km (3266 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA6981 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA6981 is Scheduled Delayed by 18m.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA6981 flight?

All American Airlines AA6981 flights are operated using Boeing 787-10 aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA6981 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA6981 arrives at 19:00.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA6981 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA6981 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.

How many American Airlines AA6981 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA6981 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.