Aer Lingus EI8986 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Aer Lingus EI8986 takes off from San Francisco (SFO) United States to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Aer Lingus. The plane leaves San Francisco International Airport at 19:30 04 May 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 13:55 05 May 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 10 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of EI8986 is Scheduled Delayed by 3h 35m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 26 minutes

EI8986 - EIN8986 Aer Lingus (EI)
SFO San Francisco United States
Flight SFO to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled Delayed by 3h 35m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 26 minutes
Departure San Francisco International Airport
IATA: SFOICAO: KSFO
Scheduled 19:30 04 May 2026
Estimated 23:05 04 May 2026
INTL A11
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 13:55 05 May 2026
Estimated 17:21 05 May 2026
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EI8986 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 6997, AS 5280, AY 5526, IB 3627
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8640 kms / 5369 miles
Airline
  • Aer Lingus
  • IATA: EI
  • ICAO: EIN
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 469
  • Freight capacity: 15.3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
  • Callsign: REA8986
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in San Francisco: Monday 2026-05-04 21:39 PM
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2026-05-05 05:39 AM

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Aer Lingus Flight EI8986 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Aer Lingus EI8986 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 8640 km (5369 miles).

What is the current status of Aer Lingus EI8986 flight?

The current status of flight Aer Lingus EI8986 is Scheduled Delayed by 3h 35m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Aer Lingus EI8986 flight?

All Aer Lingus EI8986 flights are operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

When does the flight Aer Lingus EI8986 arrive?

Flight Aer Lingus EI8986 arrives at 13:55.

Which terminal the flight Aer Lingus EI8986 is arriving at?

Flight Aer Lingus EI8986 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.

How many Aer Lingus EI8986 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Aer Lingus EI8986 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.