British Airways BA1538 flight status now

BA1538 - BAW1538 British Airways (BA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to PHL
PHL Philadelphia United States
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 12:30
3 16
Arrival Philadelphia International Airport
IATA: PHLICAO: KPHL
Scheduled 15:35
A 17
BA1538 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5705 kms / 3545 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 291
  • Freight capacity: 10 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: BAW1538
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in London: Wednesday 2025-11-19 20:18 PM
  • Current Time in Philadelphia: Wednesday 2025-11-19 15:18 PM

International flight British Airways BA1538 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Philadelphia (PHL) United States. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 12:30 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Philadelphia International Airport at 15:35 America/New_York. The flight will last about 8 hours 5 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Philadelphia?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 5705 km (3545 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA1538 flight?

All British Airways BA1538 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight British Airways BA1538 is arriving at?

Flight British Airways BA1538 arrives in Philadelphia International Airport at Terminal A.

How many British Airways BA1538 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA1538 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .