American Airlines AA6979 Flight Status

Current status of AA6979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 13 hours, 56 minutes

AA6979 - AAL6979 American Airlines (AA)
BWI Baltimore United States
Flight BWI to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 13 hours, 56 minutes
Departure Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA: BWIICAO: KBWI
Scheduled 20:35 10 December 2025
None None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 08:40 11 December 2025
5 None
AA6979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AY 5428, EI 8928, IB 3597
  • Flight Duration: 7 hours 5 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 787-8
  • Callsign: AAL6979
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Baltimore: Wednesday 2025-12-10 06:39 AM
  • Current Time in London: Wednesday 2025-12-10 11:39 AM

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 20:35 10 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 08:40 11 December 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 7 hours 5 minutes.

Similar flight route from Baltimore (BWI) to London (LHR)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Aer Lingus EI8928
Aer Lingus 		10/12/2025
20:35 		7 hours 5 minutes
08:40
British Airways BA228
British Airways 		10/12/2025
20:35 		7 hours 5 minutes
08:40
Iberia IB3597
Iberia 		10/12/2025
20:35 		7 hours 5 minutes
08:40
Finnair AY5428
Finnair 		10/12/2025
20:35 		7 hours 5 minutes
08:40

Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA6979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 5 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 787-8 aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA6979 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA6979 arrives at 08:40.

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.