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British Airways · leaves Wed, November 11
ON TIME
11:20 PM
leaves the gate · JFK · Terminal 8 · Gate 8
In 4 h 32 min
Planned · lands Thu, 11:02 AM London time
New York LondonBA 182
Updated 6:48 PM New York · 11:48 PM London · live data
British Airways·Boeing 777-300ERLeavesWed, Nov 11todayBA 182 New York to London: Scheduled11:20PMJFKNew YorkTerminal 8 · Gate 8Scheduled, Thu, Nov 1211:10AMLHRLondonTerminal 5
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British Airways · Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Leaves 11:20 PMLands Thu, 11:02 AM
Gates and baggage belts come from the airports and can change on the day.
Gate to gate
- Wed, November 11 New York time
- 11:20 PMplannedLeaves the gate, expectedon timeJFK · Terminal 8 · Gate 8
- 11:30 PMplanned 11:35 PMTakes off, expected5 min earlyNew York JFK
- Thu, November 12 London time
- 11:02 AMplannedLands, expectedLondon Heathrow
- 11:10 AMplannedAt the gate, expectedLHR · Terminal 5
- AircraftBoeing 777-300ER · G-STBK
- Flight time6 h 27 min, planned
From the airports · gates and belts can change on the day
Before you fly
New YorkWednesday night
8:45 PM at the door · JFK, Terminal 8
How busy is security before your flight?
EstimateBe at the door by 8:45 PM. You reach security at 9:00 PM, with time to spare; 9:45 PM is a little quieter.
Quietagainst the day’s busiest quarter
You reach it at 9:00 PM; 9:45 PM is a little quieter. Once through, about 1 h 15 min until boarding opens.
Where can you wait before your flight?
UsuallyReading the lounges at JFK.
Reading the lounges at JFK.Still counting: a new flight takes up to a minute the first time.
11:20 PM at the gate, on the schedule
Does your flight leave on time?
UsuallyMost often leaves the gate by 11:35 PM. Not always on time.
On timemost often, leaving the gate by 11:35 PM
Two in five of its last 24 departures left more than 15 minutes late; when late, by about 65 minutes.
Which plane is your flight on?
ForecastA Boeing 777-300ER, 3-4-3 in economy.
777-300ERThe plane assigned to this flight
Registration G‑STBK · 12 years old · Wi‑Fi, power at every seat, seatback screens, meals
3‑4‑3 in economy: the tighter of the two layouts airlines use on this type.
In the air
Flight time 6 h 50 min
Which way does it fly?
UsuallyOver the North Atlantic for about 3 h 20 min.
3 h 20 minover the North Atlantic
Last land is Newfoundland; Ireland comes up about 55 min before landing.
Will it be bumpy?
ForecastSmooth, light bumps now and then. No bumpy stretch on the way; small bumps at most.
Smoothwith light bumps now and then
No bumpy stretch on the way; small bumps at most.
- Typical altitude
- Small bumps
8:55 AM sunrise, London time · Over the North Atlantic
What will you see from the window?
EstimateSunrise on the right, about 2 h 5 min before landing.
Night over the North Atlantic, then the sunrise 2 h 5 min before landing.
Left windowseats A–C
DanburyUnited States, below the plane, in the dark
North Atlantic , open water below
Lower EarleyUnited Kingdom, below the plane
JFK timeLHR time
11:45 PM4:45 AM
2:45 AM7:45 AM
3:55 AM8:55 AM
5:55 AM10:55 AM
LHR
Right windowseats H–K
SouthburyUnited States, below the plane, in the dark
North Atlantic , open water below
Sunrise, the sun on this side
WokinghamUnited Kingdom, below the plane
New York time in bold, as your phone keeps it in the air; London time under it. Approximate: from the airline’s planned departure at 11:20 PM and a usual taxi to take-off; if it leaves late, these move with it.
After landing
LondonThursday morning
What’s the weather when you land?
ForecastAbout 50 °F, rain possible. Bring a jacket.
50°FRain possible by day
Bring a jacket.
- Light when you landsun up 7:15 AM–4:15 PM
11:10 AM at the gate, London time · Heathrow, Terminal 5
How busy is passport control when you land?
EstimatePassport control around 11:25 AM, moderately busy for the day.
Moderately busyagainst the day’s busiest quarter
You reach it around 11:25 AM, 15 min after the gate.
How do you get to the city center?
EstimatePublic transport is about 10 min quicker.
60minby public transport
a car or taxi: about 70 min
Door to door from the airport, around your landing hour.
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