American Airlines AA279 Flight Status Today

International flight American Airlines AA279 takes off from Edinburgh (EDI) United Kingdom to Philadelphia (PHL) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Edinburgh Airport at 11:25 04 April 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Philadelphia International Airport at 13:40 04 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 7 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of AA279 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 58 minutes

AA279 - AAL279 American Airlines (AA)
EDI Edinburgh United Kingdom
Flight EDI to PHL
PHL Philadelphia United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 58 minutes
Departure Edinburgh Airport
IATA: EDIICAO: EGPH
Scheduled 11:25 04 April 2026
Actual 11:16 04 April 2026
None None
Arrival Philadelphia International Airport
IATA: PHLICAO: KPHL
Scheduled 13:40 04 April 2026
Estimated 13:17 04 April 2026
A 17
AA279 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AY 3853, BA 1508, IB 4295
  • Flight Duration: 7 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5388 kms / 3348 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 176
  • Freight capacity: 6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: F-KCLT1
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Edinburgh: Saturday 2026-04-04 17:19 PM
  • Current Time in Philadelphia: Saturday 2026-04-04 12:19 PM

Flight routes similar to American Airlines AA279

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA1508
British Airways 		04/04/2026
11:25 		0 minutes
13:40
Iberia IB4295
Iberia 		04/04/2026
11:25 		7 hours 15 minutes
13:40
American Airlines AA9806
American Airlines 		04/04/2026
09:30 		7 hours 30 minutes
12:00

American Airlines Flight AA279 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA279 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 5388 km (3348 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA279 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA279 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA279 flight?

All American Airlines AA279 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA279 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA279 arrives at 13:40.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA279 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA279 arrives in Philadelphia International Airport at Terminal A.

How many American Airlines AA279 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA279 is operated on Friday.