Aer Lingus EI8973 Flight Status Today

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 12:45 22 March 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at San Diego International Airport at 17:05 22 March 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 11 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of EI8973 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 6 hours, 37 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, 37 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 12:45 22 March 2026
Actual 12:47 22 March 2026
5 B38
Arrival San Diego International Airport
IATA: SANICAO: KSAN
Scheduled 17:05 22 March 2026
Estimated 17:02 22 March 2026
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: Sunday 2026-03-22 17:25 PM
  • Current Time in San Diego: Sunday 2026-03-22 10:25 AM

Flight routes similar to Aer Lingus EI8973

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
American Airlines AA6986
American Airlines 		22/03/2026
12:45 		11 hours 20 minutes
17:05
Iberia IB3616
Iberia 		22/03/2026
12:45 		11 hours 20 minutes
17:05
Alaska Airlines AS5273
Alaska Airlines 		22/03/2026
12:45 		11 hours 20 minutes
17:05
British Airways BA273
British Airways 		22/03/2026
12:45 		11 hours 20 minutes
17:05
Finnair AY5453
Finnair 		22/03/2026
12:50 		11 hours 20 minutes
16:10
British Airways BA265
British Airways 		22/03/2026
11:30 		11 hours 20 minutes
14:50
Alaska Airlines AS5271
Alaska Airlines 		22/03/2026
11:30 		11 hours 20 minutes
14:50
American Airlines AA6989
American Airlines 		22/03/2026
11:30 		11 hours 20 minutes
14:50

Aer Lingus Flight EI8973 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Aer Lingus EI8973 flight?

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

What is the current status of Aer Lingus EI8973 flight?

The current status of flight Aer Lingus EI8973 is Departed On time.

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.

When does the flight Aer Lingus EI8973 arrive?

Flight Aer Lingus EI8973 arrives at 17:05.

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.