American Airlines AA6972 Flight Status Today

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 20:45 28 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 07:40 29 December 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 6 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of AA6972 is Departed Delayed by 48m Estimated Arrival in 5 hours, 26 minutes

AA6972 - AAL6972 American Airlines (AA)
EWR Newark United States
Flight EWR to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Departed Delayed by 48m Estimated Arrival in 5 hours, 26 minutes
Departure Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA: EWRICAO: KEWR
Scheduled 20:45 28 December 2025
Actual 21:50 28 December 2025
5 C62
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 07:40 29 December 2025
Estimated 08:28 29 December 2025
1 None
AA6972 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: IB 3535
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 55 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 787-10
  • Callsign: AAL6972
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Newark: Sunday 2025-12-28 22:02 PM
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-12-29 03:02 AM

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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 5578 km (3466 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA6972 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA6972 is Departed Delayed by 48m.

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 London Heathrow 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.