American Airlines AA1979 flight status now

Current status of AA1979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 11 hours, 11 minutes

AA1979 - AAL1979 American Airlines (AA)
ORD Chicago United States
Flight ORD to LAX
LAX Los Angeles United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 11 hours, 11 minutes
Departure O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 11:45 19 November 2025
Estimated 11:45 19 November 2025
3 H8
Arrival Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 14:16 19 November 2025
Estimated 14:16 19 November 2025
4 42A
AA1979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: MH 9461, QF 4311, TN 1172
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 31 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2808 kms / 1745 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 187
  • Freight capacity: 4.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-KPIR1
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in Chicago: Wednesday 2025-11-19 00:34 AM
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Tuesday 2025-11-18 22:34 PM

Domestic flight American Airlines AA1979 takes off from Chicago (ORD) United States to Los Angeles (LAX) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves O'Hare International Airport at 11:45 19 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Los Angeles International Airport at 14:16 19 November 2025 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 4 hours 31 minutes.

Similar flight route from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Lufthansa LH9198
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Air Canada AC5069
Air Canada 		19/11/2025
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Finnair AY4081
Finnair 		19/11/2025
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16:21
British Airways BA5232
British Airways 		19/11/2025
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 31 minutes, with the flight distance of 2808 km (1745 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA1979 flight?

All American Airlines AA1979 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA1979 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA1979 arrives in Los Angeles International Airport at Terminal 4.

How many American Airlines AA1979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA1979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.