American Airlines AA6972 Flight Status

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: Monday 2025-12-08 13:40 PM
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-12-08 18:40 PM

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.

Similar flight route from Newark (EWR) to London (LHR)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Lufthansa LH7630
Lufthansa
08/12/2025
18:00
7 hours 20 minutes
06:20
United Airlines UA904
United Airlines
08/12/2025
20:45
7 hours 25 minutes
09:10
United Airlines UA16
United Airlines
08/12/2025
18:00
7 hours 20 minutes
06:20
American Airlines AA6945
American Airlines
08/12/2025
21:35
6 hours 55 minutes
09:30
Aer Lingus EI8888
Aer Lingus
08/12/2025
21:35
6 hours 55 minutes
09:30
Lufthansa LH7626
Lufthansa
08/12/2025
20:00
7 hours 25 minutes
08:25
Lufthansa LH7628
Lufthansa
08/12/2025
08:25
6 hours 40 minutes
20:35
SWISS LX3055
SWISS
08/12/2025
22:40
7 hours 25 minutes
11:05

Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA6972 flight?

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.