British Airways BA179 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA179 flight operated by British Airways on Jun 5, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to New York (JFK). The flight is expected to depart at 17:25 (local time in London, UTC+1) and arrive at 20:20 (local time in New York, UTC-4) .
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En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in New York at 20:23.
7h 55m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 55m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 55m
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BA179 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA179 flight from London to New York on 6/5/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 7m. The aircraft has 216 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
20%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
10y, 7m
Seats
216
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 35% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 8% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 8% of flights
145°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
183 cm
More legroom than on 32% of flights
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
185 cm
More legroom than on 12% of flights
56 cm
Seat width better than on 12% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for BA179
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA179 flight departed on Thu, Jun 4 from LHR at approximately 18:09. This flight is expected to arrrive in JFK at 20:23.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Jun 1 | London (LHR) | New York (JFK) | B78X | 17:25 | 20:20 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Jun 2 | London (LHR) | New York (JFK) | 789 | 17:25 | 20:20 | Scheduled |
| Wed, Jun 3 | London (LHR) | New York (JFK) | B78X | 17:25 | 20:20 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Jun 4 | London (LHR) | New York (JFK) | 789 | 18:09 | 20:23 | En route |
| Fri, Jun 5 | London (LHR) | New York (JFK) | 789 | 17:25 | 20:20 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Jun 6 | London (LHR) | New York (JFK) | 789 | 17:25 | 20:20 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Jun 7 | London (LHR) | New York (JFK) | B78X | 17:30 | 20:25 | Scheduled |
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BA179 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA179 is 20% (Late on average 52 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
20%
Late on average 52 minutes
Early
0%
On time
20%
30 mins late
63%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
10%
Cancelled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
83%
On time
7%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
1%
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