British Airways BA179 Flight Status Today

International flight British Airways BA179 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to New York (JFK) United States. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 18:00 27 February 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 21:05 27 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 8 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of BA179 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 20 minutes

BA179 - BAW179 British Airways (BA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to JFK
JFK New York United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 20 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 18:00 27 February 2026
Estimated 18:00 27 February 2026
5 C55
Arrival John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 21:05 27 February 2026
Estimated 20:47 27 February 2026
8 None
BA179 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 6940, AS 5263, AY 5479, EI 8879, IB 3565
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5556 kms / 3452 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 219
  • Freight capacity: 22 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
  • Callsign: F-CYME1
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in London: Friday 2026-02-27 17:40 PM
  • Current Time in New York: Friday 2026-02-27 12:40 PM

British Airways BA179 Flight Statistics

British Airways
British Airways
FLIGHT NO BA179
AIRPLANE Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 27
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 55
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 79
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

British Airways BA179 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 22 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-22T18:00
New York (JFK) 2026-02-22T21:05
Sat 21 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-21T18:00
New York (JFK) 2026-02-21T21:05
Fri 20 Feb
Departed Delayed by 21m
London (LHR) 2026-02-20T18:00
New York (JFK) 2026-02-20T21:05
2026-02-20T17:57
Wed 18 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-18T18:00
New York (JFK) 2026-02-18T21:05
Sun 15 Feb
Departed Delayed by 38m
London (LHR) 2026-02-15T18:00
New York (JFK) 2026-02-15T21:05
2026-02-15T17:58
Fri 13 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-13T18:00
New York (JFK) 2026-02-13T21:05
Mon 09 Feb
Departed Delayed by 59m
London (LHR) 2026-02-09T18:00
New York (JFK) 2026-02-09T21:05
2026-02-09T19:25
Sun 08 Feb
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-08T18:00
New York (JFK) 2026-02-08T21:05
2026-02-08T18:00
Sat 07 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-07T18:00
New York (JFK) 2026-02-07T21:05
Wed 04 Feb
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-04T18:00
New York (JFK) 2026-02-04T21:05

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British Airways Flight BA179 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA179 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 5556 km (3452 miles).

What is the current status of British Airways BA179 flight?

The current status of flight British Airways BA179 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA179 flight?

All British Airways BA179 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.

When does the flight British Airways BA179 arrive?

Flight British Airways BA179 arrives at 21:05.

Which terminal the flight British Airways BA179 is arriving at?

Flight British Airways BA179 arrives in John F. Kennedy International Airport at Terminal 8.

How many British Airways BA179 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA179 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .