American Airlines AA6972 flight status now

AA6972 - AAL6972 American Airlines (AA)
EWR Newark United States
Flight EWR to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA: EWRICAO: KEWR
Scheduled 08:55
B None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 19:35
5 None
AA6972 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5578 kms / 3466 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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: AAL6972
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Newark: Tuesday 2025-11-18 01:09 AM
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2025-11-18 06:09 AM

International flight American Airlines AA6972 takes off from Newark (EWR) United States to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Newark Liberty International Airport at 08:55 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 19:35 Europe/London. The flight will last about 6 hours 45 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Newark to London?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 5578 km (3466 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA6972 flight?

All American Airlines AA6972 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA6972 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA6972 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.

How many American Airlines AA6972 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA6972 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.