American Airlines AA6791 flight status now

Current status of AA6791 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 10 hours, 40 minutes

AA6791 - AAL6791 American Airlines (AA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 10 hours, 40 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 22:20 17 November 2025
Actual 22:26 17 November 2025
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Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:10 18 November 2025
Estimated 11:56 18 November 2025
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AA6791 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AY 5949, IB 3515
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 159
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
  • Callsign: AAL6791
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 23:16 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2025-11-18 01:16 AM

International flight American Airlines AA6791 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 22:20 17 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 12:10 18 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 50 minutes.

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
China Eastern MU4586
China Eastern 		17/11/2025
22:30 		11 hours 35 minutes
12:05
British Airways BA59
British Airways 		17/11/2025
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
Iberia IB3515
Iberia 		17/11/2025
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
Virgin Atlantic VS478
Virgin Atlantic 		17/11/2025
22:30 		11 hours 35 minutes
12:05
British Airways BA43
British Airways 		17/11/2025
18:25 		11 hours 40 minutes
08:05
Iberia IB3505
Iberia 		17/11/2025
18:25 		11 hours 40 minutes
08:05
Finnair AY5949
Finnair 		17/11/2025
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
Finnair AY5951
Finnair 		17/11/2025
20:40 		11 hours 40 minutes
10:20

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA6791 flight?

All American Airlines AA6791 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.

How many American Airlines AA6791 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA6791 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.