Aer Lingus EI8879 flight status now

Current status of EI8879 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 38 minutes

EI8879 - EIN8879 Aer Lingus (EI)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to JFK
JFK New York United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 38 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 18:00 18 November 2025
5 None
Arrival John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 21:05 18 November 2025
8 None
EI8879 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 6940, AS 5263, AY 5479, IB 3565
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 5 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 777-200 / 200ER
  • Callsign: REA8879
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2025-11-18 01:22 AM
  • Current Time in New York: Monday 2025-11-17 20:22 PM

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 18:00 18 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 21:05 18 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 8 hours 5 minutes.

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

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Iberia IB3561
Iberia 		18/11/2025
09:35 		0 minutes
12:35
Virgin Atlantic VS4007
Virgin Atlantic 		18/11/2025
10:10 		8 hours 15 minutes
13:25
American Airlines AA6936
American Airlines 		18/11/2025
09:35 		0 minutes
12:35
British Airways BA1593
British Airways 		18/11/2025
17:00 		8 hours 5 minutes
20:05
Alaska Airlines AS5263
Alaska Airlines 		18/11/2025
18:00 		8 hours 5 minutes
21:05
Air France AF9655
Air France 		18/11/2025
20:00 		7 hours 55 minutes
22:55
Virgin Atlantic VS153
Virgin Atlantic 		18/11/2025
14:30 		8 hours 20 minutes
17:50
British Airways BA113
British Airways 		18/11/2025
16:25 		8 hours 10 minutes
19:35

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to New York?

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

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

All Aer Lingus EI8879 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.

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.