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American Airlines AA6972 Flight Status Today
International flight American Airlines AA6972 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Dubai (DXB) United Arab Emirates. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 20:45 20 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Dubai Airport at 07:40 21 January 2026 Asia/Dubai. The flight will last about 6 hours 55 minutes.
Current status of AA6972 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 44 minutes
AA6972 - AAL6972
American Airlines (AA)
LHR
London United Kingdom
DXB
Dubai United Arab Emirates
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 3 hours, 44 minutes
AA6972 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: IB 3535
- Flight Duration: 6 hours 55 minutes
- Flight Distance: 5504 kms / 3420 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 787-10
- Callsign: AAL6972
- Departure Timezone: Europe/London
- Arrival Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Current Time in London: Tuesday 2026-01-20 17:01 PM
- Current Time in Dubai: Tuesday 2026-01-20 21:01 PM
Flight routes similar to American Airlines AA6972
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
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BA105 British Airways |
20/01/2026 20:45 |
6 hours 55 minutes 07:40 |
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IB3537 Iberia |
20/01/2026 12:35 |
7 hours 10 minutes 23:45 |
|
EK30 Emirates |
20/01/2026 15:50 |
6 hours 50 minutes 02:40 |
|
|
EK6 Emirates |
20/01/2026 22:00 |
6 hours 45 minutes 08:45 |
|
|
EK2 Emirates |
20/01/2026 13:40 |
0 minutes 00:40 |
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EK42 Emirates |
20/01/2026 21:20 |
0 minutes 08:20 |
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EK4 Emirates |
20/01/2026 20:20 |
0 minutes 07:20 |
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EK8 Emirates |
20/01/2026 09:10 |
6 hours 50 minutes 20:00 |
American Airlines Flight AA6972 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA6972 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 5504 km (3420 miles).
What is the current status of American Airlines AA6972 flight?
The current status of flight American Airlines AA6972 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA6972 flight?
All American Airlines AA6972 flights are operated using Boeing 787-10 aircraft.
When does the flight American Airlines AA6972 arrive?
Flight American Airlines AA6972 arrives at 07:40.
Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA6972 is arriving at?
Flight American Airlines AA6972 arrives in Dubai Airport at Terminal 1.
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.