American Airlines AA6978 flight status now

Current status of AA6978 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 6 hours, 8 minutes

AA6978 - AAL6978 American Airlines (AA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to ATL
ATL Atlanta United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 6 hours, 8 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 15:35 18 November 2025
Actual 15:29 18 November 2025
3 30
Arrival Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 20:10 18 November 2025
Estimated 19:53 18 November 2025
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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 2025-11-18 18:45 PM
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Tuesday 2025-11-18 13:45 PM

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 18 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 20:10 18 November 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
Air France AF3624
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Air France AF9094
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20:40
Virgin Atlantic VS103
Virgin Atlantic 		18/11/2025
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15:15
KLM KL6166
KLM 		18/11/2025
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KLM KL6048
KLM 		18/11/2025
08:55 		9 hours 55 minutes
13:50
British Airways BA227
British Airways 		18/11/2025
15:35 		9 hours 35 minutes
20:10
Virgin Atlantic VS4045
Virgin Atlantic 		18/11/2025
12:30 		9 hours 45 minutes
17:15

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Atlanta?

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

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.

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.