Aer Lingus EI8972 flight status now

Current status of EI8972 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 9 hours, 43 minutes

EI8972 - EIN8972 Aer Lingus (EI)
SAN San Diego United States
Flight SAN to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 9 hours, 43 minutes
Departure San Diego International Airport
IATA: SANICAO: KSAN
Scheduled 18:00 17 November 2025
Estimated 18:04 17 November 2025
2 None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 12:35 18 November 2025
Estimated 12:39 18 November 2025
5 None
EI8972 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 6985, AS 5274, AY 5452, IB 3615
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8828 kms / 5486 miles
Airline
  • Aer Lingus
  • IATA: EI
  • ICAO: EIN
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 219
  • Freight capacity: 22 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777
  • Callsign: REA8972
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in San Diego: Monday 2025-11-17 08:21 AM
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 16:21 PM

International flight Aer Lingus EI8972 takes off from San Diego (SAN) United States to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Aer Lingus. The plane leaves San Diego International Airport at 18:00 17 November 2025 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 12:35 18 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 10 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from San Diego (SAN) to London (LHR)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
American Airlines AA6985
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
18:00 		10 hours 35 minutes
12:35
Finnair AY5452
Finnair 		17/11/2025
18:00 		10 hours 35 minutes
12:35
Alaska Airlines AS5274
Alaska Airlines 		17/11/2025
18:00 		10 hours 35 minutes
12:35
British Airways BA272
British Airways 		17/11/2025
18:00 		10 hours 35 minutes
12:35
Iberia IB3615
Iberia 		17/11/2025
18:00 		10 hours 35 minutes
12:35
British Airways BA264
British Airways 		17/11/2025
16:40 		10 hours 45 minutes
11:25
American Airlines AA6990
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
16:40 		10 hours 45 minutes
11:25
Alaska Airlines AS5284
Alaska Airlines 		17/11/2025
16:40 		10 hours 45 minutes
11:25

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from San Diego to London?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 8828 km (5486 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Aer Lingus EI8972 flight?

All Aer Lingus EI8972 flights are operated using Boeing 777 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Aer Lingus EI8972 is arriving at?

Flight Aer Lingus EI8972 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.

How many Aer Lingus EI8972 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Aer Lingus EI8972 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.