Aer Lingus EI8878 flight status now

Current status of EI8878 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 6 minutes

EI8878 - EIN8878 Aer Lingus (EI)
JFK New York United States
Flight JFK to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 6 minutes
Departure John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 08:05 17 November 2025
Actual 07:51 17 November 2025
8 None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 20:00 17 November 2025
Estimated 19:39 17 November 2025
5 None
EI8878 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 6939, AS 5262, AY 5478, IB 3564
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5556 kms / 3452 miles
Airline
  • Aer Lingus
  • IATA: EI
  • ICAO: EIN
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 299
  • Freight capacity: 14.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
  • Callsign: REA8878
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in New York: Monday 2025-11-17 13:33 PM
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 18:33 PM

International flight Aer Lingus EI8878 takes off from New York (JFK) United States to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Aer Lingus. The plane leaves John F. Kennedy International Airport at 08:05 17 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 20:00 17 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 6 hours 55 minutes.

Similar flight route from New York (JFK) to London (LHR)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA178
British Airways 		17/11/2025
08:05 		6 hours 55 minutes
20:00
Alaska Airlines AS5252
Alaska Airlines 		17/11/2025
21:35 		0 minutes
09:35
Alaska Airlines AS6906
Alaska Airlines 		17/11/2025
21:50 		6 hours 50 minutes
09:40
Delta DL5990
Delta 		17/11/2025
21:30 		6 hours 50 minutes
09:20
Virgin Atlantic VS26
Virgin Atlantic 		17/11/2025
08:20 		6 hours 50 minutes
20:10
British Airways BA112
British Airways 		17/11/2025
18:15 		0 minutes
06:15
American Airlines AA100
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
18:25 		6 hours 55 minutes
06:20
Virgin Atlantic VS4
Virgin Atlantic 		17/11/2025
18:00 		7 hours 20 minutes
06:20

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from New York to London?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 5556 km (3452 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Aer Lingus EI8878 flight?

All Aer Lingus EI8878 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Aer Lingus EI8878 is arriving at?

Flight Aer Lingus EI8878 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.

How many Aer Lingus EI8878 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Aer Lingus EI8878 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.