Which airlines fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner from JFK to LHR?

See the operators list on this page — it is compiled from open ADS-B observed-flights data updated nightly. Operators with the most recent observations are listed first.

How often is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner used on the JFK to LHR route?

Observed model variants and date ranges are listed below. Aircraft assignments can change seasonally; data refreshes nightly.

What is the typical schedule for Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights from New York to London?

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Where does this data come from?

Operator and aircraft observations come from the adsb.lol open ADS-B network under the Open Database License. Data refreshes nightly.

New York to London on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

JFK → LHR · operated by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Distance: 5,540 km (3,442 mi)
Est. flight time: ~6h 51m
Operators on Boeing 787 Dreamliner: 2
Observations (14 days): 2

Airlines operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on JFK → LHR

Airline	Observations	First seen	Last seen
British Airways	1	2026-05-20	2026-05-20
American Airlines	1	2026-05-20	2026-05-21

About the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on this route

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is used by 2 operators on New York → London.

For specifications, safety record, and global deployment data, see the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family page or the Boeing 787 Dreamliner safety record.

Other aircraft on the JFK–LHR route

Boeing 777 (all variants) — 2 observations
Airbus A321 (all variants) — 1 observation
Airbus A330 (all variants) — 1 observation

Airport details

Departure: John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

City: New York
Country: United States
IATA / ICAO: JFK / KJFK

Arrival: London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

City: London
Country: United Kingdom
IATA / ICAO: LHR / EGLL

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the JFK-LHR route?

Airlines observed operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on JFK to LHR include: British Airways, American Airlines.

How often does the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fly JFK-LHR?

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was observed 2 times on the JFK–LHR route in the last 14 days across 2 operators.

What's the distance from New York to London?

The great-circle distance from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) is approximately 5,540 km (3,442 miles). Estimated flight time is ~6h 51m.

What other aircraft fly the JFK-LHR route?

Other aircraft observed on JFK–LHR include: Boeing 777 (all variants), Airbus A321 (all variants), Airbus A330 (all variants).

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