American Airlines AA6996 Flight Status Today

International flight American Airlines AA6996 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to San Francisco (SFO) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 11:45 21 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at San Francisco International Airport at 15:00 21 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight will last about 11 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of AA6996 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 minutes

AA6996 - AAL6996 American Airlines (AA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to SFO
SFO San Francisco United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 11:45 21 January 2026
Estimated 11:45 21 January 2026
5 C57
Arrival San Francisco International Airport
IATA: SFOICAO: KSFO
Scheduled 15:00 21 January 2026
Estimated 13:57 21 January 2026
INTL None
AA6996 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AS 5279, AY 5525, EI 8985, IB 3626
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8640 kms / 5369 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 Passenger
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Current Time in London: Wednesday 2026-01-21 11:42 AM
  • Current Time in San Francisco: Wednesday 2026-01-21 03:42 AM

Flight routes similar to American Airlines AA6996

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Delta DL5965
Delta 		21/01/2026
11:40 		0 minutes
14:40
KLM KL4808
KLM 		21/01/2026
11:40 		0 minutes
14:40
SWISS LX3048
SWISS 		21/01/2026
13:45 		11 hours 15 minutes
17:00
Air New Zealand NZ9855
Air New Zealand 		21/01/2026
13:45 		11 hours 15 minutes
17:00
Air New Zealand NZ4161
Air New Zealand 		21/01/2026
11:40 		0 minutes
14:40
Iberia IB3626
Iberia 		21/01/2026
11:45 		11 hours 15 minutes
15:00
Air France AF9649
Air France 		21/01/2026
11:40 		0 minutes
14:40
British Airways BA285
British Airways 		21/01/2026
11:45 		11 hours 15 minutes
15:00

American Airlines Flight AA6996 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA6996 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 8640 km (5369 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA6996 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA6996 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA6996 flight?

All American Airlines AA6996 flights are operated using Airbus A380-800 Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA6996 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA6996 arrives at 15:00.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA6996 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA6996 arrives in San Francisco International Airport at Terminal INTL.

How many American Airlines AA6996 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA6996 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.