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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 07 February 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 21:05 07 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 8 hours 5 minutes.
Current status of BA179 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 11 hours, 35 minutes
- 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
- British Airways
- IATA: BA
- ICAO: BAW
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 219
- Freight capacity: 22 tons
- Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle, Premium Economy
- Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
- Callsign: F-CYME1
- Departure Timezone: Europe/London
- Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
- Current Time in London: Saturday 2026-02-07 06:25 AM
- Current Time in New York: Saturday 2026-02-07 01:25 AM
British Airways BA179 Flight Statistics

British Airways BA179 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
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Wed 04 Feb
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-02-04T18:00
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New York (JFK)
2026-02-04T21:05
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Tue 03 Feb
Departed On time |
London (LHR)
2026-02-03T18:00
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New York (JFK)
2026-02-03T21:05
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2026-02-03T17:58
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Mon 02 Feb
Departed On time |
London (LHR)
2026-02-02T18:00
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New York (JFK)
2026-02-02T21:05
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2026-02-02T17:59
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Sun 01 Feb
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-02-01T18:00
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New York (JFK)
2026-02-01T21:05
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Sat 31 Jan
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-01-31T18:00
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New York (JFK)
2026-01-31T21:05
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Fri 30 Jan
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-01-30T18:00
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New York (JFK)
2026-01-30T21:05
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Thu 29 Jan
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-01-29T18:00
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New York (JFK)
2026-01-29T21:05
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Sun 25 Jan
Cancelled |
London (LHR)
2026-01-25T18:00
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New York (JFK)
2026-01-25T21:05
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Tue 20 Jan
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-01-20T18:00
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New York (JFK)
2026-01-20T21:05
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Mon 19 Jan
Scheduled On time |
London (LHR)
2026-01-19T18:00
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New York (JFK)
2026-01-19T21:05
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Flight routes similar to British Airways BA179
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
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VS45 Virgin Atlantic |
07/02/2026 12:40 |
8 hours 19 minutes 15:59 |
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AA103 American Airlines |
07/02/2026 10:05 |
0 minutes 13:05 |
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BA115 British Airways |
07/02/2026 14:10 |
8 hours 5 minutes 17:15 |
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EI8883 Aer Lingus |
07/02/2026 19:05 |
0 minutes 22:05 |
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AY5483 Finnair |
07/02/2026 19:05 |
0 minutes 22:05 |
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EI8879 Aer Lingus |
07/02/2026 18:00 |
8 hours 5 minutes 21:05 |
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AS5265 Alaska Airlines |
07/02/2026 19:05 |
0 minutes 22:05 |
|
BA1516 British Airways |
07/02/2026 10:05 |
0 minutes 13:05 |
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 .
