Afriqiyah Airways 8U972 Flight Status Today

International flight Afriqiyah Airways 8U972 takes off from Benghazi (BEN) Libya to Istanbul (IST) Turkey. It's operated by Afriqiyah Airways. The plane leaves Benina International Airport at 12:00 Africa/Tripoli. The flight is expected to land at Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 14:45 Europe/Istanbul. The flight will last about 1 hours 4 minutes.

8U972 - AAW972 Afriqiyah Airways (8U)
BEN Benghazi Libya
Flight BEN to IST
IST Istanbul Turkey
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 23-October-2019
Departure Benina International Airport
IATA: BENICAO: HLLB
Scheduled 12:00
None None
Arrival Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 14:45
None None
8U972 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 4 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1248 kms / 775 miles
Airline
  • Afriqiyah Airways
  • IATA: 8U
  • ICAO: AAW
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Tripoli
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Current Time in Benghazi: Wednesday 2026-01-21 14:01 PM
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Wednesday 2026-01-21 15:01 PM

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Afriqiyah Airways Flight 8U972 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Afriqiyah Airways 8U972 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 4 minutes, with the flight distance of 1248 km (775 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Afriqiyah Airways 8U972 flight?

All Afriqiyah Airways 8U972 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.