Aer Lingus EI8987 Flight Status Today

International flight Aer Lingus EI8987 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to San Francisco (SFO) United States. It's operated by Aer Lingus. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 15:25 18 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at San Francisco International Airport at 18:45 18 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 11 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of EI8987 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 55 minutes

EI8987 - EIN8987 Aer Lingus (EI)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to SFO
SFO San Francisco United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 55 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 15:25 18 January 2026
Actual 15:43 18 January 2026
5 B37
Arrival San Francisco International Airport
IATA: SFOICAO: KSFO
Scheduled 18:45 18 January 2026
Estimated 18:10 18 January 2026
INTL A9
EI8987 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 6998, AS 5277, AY 5527, IB 3628
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8640 kms / 5369 miles
Airline
  • Aer Lingus
  • IATA: EI
  • ICAO: EIN
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 469
  • Freight capacity: 15.3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
  • Callsign: REA8987
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in London: Sunday 2026-01-18 22:15 PM
  • Current Time in San Francisco: Sunday 2026-01-18 14:15 PM

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Air Canada AC5375
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Virgin Atlantic VS19
Virgin Atlantic 		18/01/2026
11:40 		0 minutes
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American Airlines AA6996
American Airlines 		18/01/2026
11:45 		11 hours 15 minutes
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British Airways BA287
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15:25 		11 hours 20 minutes
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Aer Lingus Flight EI8987 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Aer Lingus EI8987 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 8640 km (5369 miles).

What is the current status of Aer Lingus EI8987 flight?

The current status of flight Aer Lingus EI8987 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Aer Lingus EI8987 flight?

All Aer Lingus EI8987 flights are operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

When does the flight Aer Lingus EI8987 arrive?

Flight Aer Lingus EI8987 arrives at 18:45.

Which terminal the flight Aer Lingus EI8987 is arriving at?

Flight Aer Lingus EI8987 arrives in San Francisco International Airport at Terminal INTL.

How many Aer Lingus EI8987 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Aer Lingus EI8987 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.