Aer Lingus EI8879 Flight Status Today

International flight Aer Lingus EI8879 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to New York (JFK) United States. It's operated by Aer Lingus. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 17:25 11 April 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 20:20 11 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 7 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of EI8879 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 24 minutes

EI8879 - EIN8879 Aer Lingus (EI)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to JFK
JFK New York United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 24 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 17:25 11 April 2026
Estimated 17:25 11 April 2026
5 C66
Arrival John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 20:20 11 April 2026
Estimated 20:11 11 April 2026
8 None
EI8879 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 6940, AS 5263, AY 5479, IB 3565
  • Flight Duration: 7 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: 219
  • Freight capacity: 22 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-10
  • Callsign: REA8879
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in London: Saturday 2026-04-11 17:01 PM
  • Current Time in New York: Saturday 2026-04-11 12:01 PM

Flight routes similar to Aer Lingus EI8879

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA179
British Airways 		11/04/2026
17:25 		7 hours 55 minutes
20:20
Gulf Air GF4102
Gulf Air 		11/04/2026
18:05 		0 minutes
21:05
KLM KL2512
KLM 		11/04/2026
15:50 		7 hours 45 minutes
18:35
American Airlines AA6942
American Airlines 		11/04/2026
19:25 		0 minutes
22:25
Virgin Atlantic VS4029
Virgin Atlantic 		11/04/2026
16:20 		8 hours 12 minutes
19:32
Delta DL4
Delta 		11/04/2026
16:20 		8 hours 12 minutes
19:32
Alaska Airlines AS5259
Alaska Airlines 		11/04/2026
10:15 		7 hours 50 minutes
13:05
British Airways BA113
British Airways 		11/04/2026
16:35 		8 hours 5 minutes
19:40

Aer Lingus Flight EI8879 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Aer Lingus EI8879 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 5556 km (3452 miles).

What is the current status of Aer Lingus EI8879 flight?

The current status of flight Aer Lingus EI8879 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Aer Lingus EI8879 flight?

All Aer Lingus EI8879 flights are operated using Boeing 787-10 aircraft.

When does the flight Aer Lingus EI8879 arrive?

Flight Aer Lingus EI8879 arrives at 20:20.

Which terminal the flight Aer Lingus EI8879 is arriving at?

Flight Aer Lingus EI8879 arrives in John F. Kennedy International Airport at Terminal 8.

How many Aer Lingus EI8879 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Aer Lingus EI8879 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.