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 09 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 19:00 09 February 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 6 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of AA6981 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 35 minutes

AA6981 - AAL6981 American Airlines (AA)
BOS Boston United States
Flight BOS to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 35 minutes
Departure Logan International Airport
IATA: BOSICAO: KBOS
Scheduled 07:30 09 February 2026
Actual 07:23 09 February 2026
E E9
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 19:00 09 February 2026
Estimated 18:51 09 February 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: Monday 2026-02-09 12:16 PM
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2026-02-09 17:16 PM

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19:15 		6 hours 35 minutes
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Iberia IB3581
Iberia 		09/02/2026
21:35 		6 hours 40 minutes
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21:35 		6 hours 40 minutes
09:15
Aer Lingus EI8912
Aer Lingus 		09/02/2026
18:55 		6 hours 35 minutes
06:30
Iberia IB4027
Iberia 		09/02/2026
19:15 		6 hours 45 minutes
07:00
Aer Lingus EI8902
Aer Lingus 		09/02/2026
21:35 		6 hours 40 minutes
09:15
British Airways BA238
British Airways 		09/02/2026
07:30 		6 hours 30 minutes
19:00

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 Departed On time.

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.