American Airlines AA42 Flight Status Today

International flight American Airlines AA42 takes off from Los Angeles (LAX) United States to Brisbane (BNE) Australia. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Los Angeles International Airport at 21:30 20 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at Brisbane Airport at 05:45 22 January 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 14 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of AA42 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 20 hours, 14 minutes

AA42 - AAL42 American Airlines (AA)
LAX Los Angeles United States
Flight LAX to BNE
BNE Brisbane Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 20 hours, 14 minutes
Departure Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 21:30 20 January 2026
Estimated 21:30 20 January 2026
TBIT 153
Arrival Brisbane Airport
IATA: BNEICAO: YBBN
Scheduled 05:45 22 January 2026
Estimated 05:45 22 January 2026
I None
AA42 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: QF 4186
  • Flight Duration: 14 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 11527 kms / 7163 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 160
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: AAL42
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Tuesday 2026-01-20 01:16 AM
  • Current Time in Brisbane: Tuesday 2026-01-20 19:16 PM

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American Airlines Flight AA42 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA42 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 14 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 11527 km (7163 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA42 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA42 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA42 flight?

All American Airlines AA42 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA42 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA42 arrives at 05:45.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA42 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA42 arrives in Brisbane Airport at Terminal I.

How many American Airlines AA42 flights are operated a week?

4 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA42 is operated on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.