Aer Lingus EI8973 flight status now

Current status of EI8973 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 6 hours, 42 minutes

EI8973 - EIN8973 Aer Lingus (EI)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to SAN
SAN San Diego United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 6 hours, 42 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 12:50 17 November 2025
Actual 12:48 17 November 2025
5 A10
Arrival San Diego International Airport
IATA: SANICAO: KSAN
Scheduled 16:10 17 November 2025
Estimated 16:12 17 November 2025
2 None
EI8973 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 6986, AS 5273, AY 5453, IB 3616
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8828 kms / 5486 miles
Airline
  • Aer Lingus
  • IATA: EI
  • ICAO: EIN
  • Operating Days: Monday, Wednesday, 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: REA8973
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 17:30 PM
  • Current Time in San Diego: Monday 2025-11-17 09:30 AM

International flight Aer Lingus EI8973 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to San Diego (SAN) United States. It's operated by Aer Lingus. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 12:50 17 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at San Diego International Airport at 16:10 17 November 2025 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 11 hours 20 minutes.

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

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Alaska Airlines AS5273
Alaska Airlines 		17/11/2025
12:50 		11 hours 20 minutes
16:10
Iberia IB3616
Iberia 		17/11/2025
12:50 		11 hours 20 minutes
16:10
British Airways BA273
British Airways 		17/11/2025
12:45 		11 hours 20 minutes
16:05
Finnair AY5453
Finnair 		17/11/2025
12:50 		11 hours 20 minutes
16:10
American Airlines AA6986
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
12:45 		11 hours 20 minutes
16:05
British Airways BA265
British Airways 		17/11/2025
11:30 		11 hours 20 minutes
14:50
Alaska Airlines AS5271
Alaska Airlines 		17/11/2025
11:30 		11 hours 20 minutes
14:50
American Airlines AA6989
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
11:30 		11 hours 20 minutes
14:50

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to San Diego?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 8828 km (5486 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Aer Lingus EI8973 flight?

All Aer Lingus EI8973 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Aer Lingus EI8973 is arriving at?

Flight Aer Lingus EI8973 arrives in San Diego International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Aer Lingus EI8973 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Aer Lingus EI8973 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.