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 22:30 14 April 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 11:00 15 April 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of AA6791 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 35 minutes

AA6791 - AAL6791 American Airlines (AA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 35 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 22:30 14 April 2026
5 None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 11:00 15 April 2026
None None
AA6791 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AY 5949, IB 3515
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 30 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: Airbus A350-1000
  • Callsign: AAL6791
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2026-04-14 16:55 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2026-04-14 17:55 PM

Flight routes similar to American Airlines AA6791

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Finnair AY5949
Finnair 		14/04/2026
22:30 		11 hours 30 minutes
11:00
Virgin Atlantic VS478
Virgin Atlantic 		14/04/2026
18:30 		11 hours 35 minutes
07:05
British Airways BA59
British Airways 		14/04/2026
22:30 		11 hours 30 minutes
11:00
Iberia IB3515
Iberia 		14/04/2026
22:30 		11 hours 30 minutes
11:00
China Eastern MU4586
China Eastern 		14/04/2026
18:30 		11 hours 35 minutes
07:05
SAS SK6447
SAS 		14/04/2026
18:25 		11 hours 35 minutes
07:00
Finnair AY5951
Finnair 		14/04/2026
20:40 		11 hours 40 minutes
10:20
British Airways BA43
British Airways 		14/04/2026
18:25 		11 hours 40 minutes
08:05

American Airlines Flight AA6791 FAQs

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

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 30 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 Scheduled On time.

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

All American Airlines AA6791 flights are operated using Airbus A350-1000 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.