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American Airlines AA6979 Flight Status Today
International flight American Airlines AA6979 takes off from Baltimore (BWI) United States to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport at 21:35 03 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 09:55 04 May 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 7 hours 20 minutes.
Current status of AA6979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 1 hour, 24 minutes
AA6979 - AAL6979
American Airlines (AA)
BWI
Baltimore United States
LHR
London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 1 hour, 24 minutes
Scheduled
21:35 03 May 2026
None
None
Scheduled
09:55 04 May 2026
Estimated
09:34 04 May 2026
5
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AA6979 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AY 5428, EI 8928, IB 3597
- Flight Duration: 7 hours 20 minutes
- Flight Distance: 5849 kms / 3634 miles
Airline
- American Airlines
- IATA: AA
- ICAO: AAL
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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: AAL6979
- Departure Timezone: America/New_York
- Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
- Current Time in Baltimore: Sunday 2026-05-03 20:11 PM
- Current Time in London: Monday 2026-05-04 01:11 AM
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American Airlines Flight AA6979 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA6979 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 5849 km (3634 miles).
What is the current status of American Airlines AA6979 flight?
The current status of flight American Airlines AA6979 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA6979 flight?
All American Airlines AA6979 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.
When does the flight American Airlines AA6979 arrive?
Flight American Airlines AA6979 arrives at 09:55.
Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA6979 is arriving at?
Flight American Airlines AA6979 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.
How many American Airlines AA6979 flights are operated a week?
6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA6979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.