American Airlines AA6791 Flight Status Today

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 01 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 12:10 02 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of AA6791 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 10 hours, 58 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, 58 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 22:20 01 January 2026
Actual 22:12 01 January 2026
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Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:10 02 January 2026
Estimated 11:57 02 January 2026
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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: Thursday 2026-01-01 22:59 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Friday 2026-01-02 00:59 AM

Flight routes similar to American Airlines AA6791

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Finnair AY5949
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22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
British Airways BA43
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18:25 		11 hours 40 minutes
08:05
China Eastern MU4586
China Eastern 		01/01/2026
22:30 		11 hours 35 minutes
12:05
British Airways BA59
British Airways 		01/01/2026
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
Iberia IB3515
Iberia 		01/01/2026
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
Iberia IB3505
Iberia 		01/01/2026
18:25 		11 hours 40 minutes
08:05
Finnair AY5951
Finnair 		01/01/2026
20:40 		11 hours 40 minutes
10:20
SAS SK6447
SAS 		01/01/2026
22:30 		11 hours 35 minutes
12:05

American Airlines Flight AA6791 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA6791 flight?

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

What is the current status of American Airlines AA6791 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA6791 is Departed On time.

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.