American Airlines AA6978 Flight Status

Current status of AA6978 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 12 minutes

AA6978 - AAL6978 American Airlines (AA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to ATL
ATL Atlanta United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 12 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 15:35 09 December 2025
3 None
Arrival Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 20:10 09 December 2025
I None
AA6978 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AY 5427, EI 8927, IB 3596
  • Flight Duration: 9 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6778 kms / 4211 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 178
  • Freight capacity: 9 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
  • Callsign: AAL6978
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in London: Tuesday 2025-12-09 06:23 AM
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Tuesday 2025-12-09 01:23 AM

International flight American Airlines AA6978 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Atlanta (ATL) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 15:35 09 December 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 20:10 09 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 9 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Atlanta (ATL)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA227
British Airways 		09/12/2025
15:35 		9 hours 35 minutes
20:10
Virgin Atlantic VS103
Virgin Atlantic 		09/12/2025
10:45 		9 hours 30 minutes
15:15
SAS SK3978
SAS 		09/12/2025
08:55 		9 hours 55 minutes
13:50
Virgin Atlantic VS4087
Virgin Atlantic 		09/12/2025
15:50 		9 hours 50 minutes
20:40
Delta DL5999
Delta 		09/12/2025
10:45 		9 hours 30 minutes
15:15
Iberia IB3596
Iberia 		09/12/2025
15:35 		9 hours 35 minutes
20:10
Delta DL37
Delta 		09/12/2025
15:50 		9 hours 50 minutes
20:40
Virgin Atlantic VS4009
Virgin Atlantic 		09/12/2025
08:55 		9 hours 55 minutes
13:50

Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA6978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 9 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 6778 km (4211 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA6978 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA6978 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA6978 flight?

All American Airlines AA6978 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA6978 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA6978 arrives at 20:10.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA6978 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA6978 arrives in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at Terminal I.

How many American Airlines AA6978 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA6978 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.