American Airlines AA8949 flight status now

Current status of AA8949 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 10 minutes

AA8949 - AAL8949 American Airlines (AA)
HKG Hong Kong Hong Kong
Flight HKG to MAA
MAA Chennai India
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 10 minutes
Departure Hong Kong International Airport
IATA: HKGICAO: VHHH
Scheduled 21:20 18 November 2025
Estimated 21:20 18 November 2025
1 6
Arrival Chennai Airport
IATA: MAAICAO: VOMM
Scheduled 00:35 19 November 2025
Estimated 00:35 19 November 2025
2 None
AA8949 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: JL 7915
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3720 kms / 2311 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 275
  • Freight capacity: 20.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
  • Callsign: AAL8949
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Current Time in Hong Kong: Tuesday 2025-11-18 20:10 PM
  • Current Time in Chennai: Tuesday 2025-11-18 17:40 PM

International flight American Airlines AA8949 takes off from Hong Kong (HKG) Hong Kong to Chennai (MAA) India. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Hong Kong International Airport at 21:20 18 November 2025 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight is expected to land at Chennai Airport at 00:35 19 November 2025 Asia/Kolkata. The flight will last about 5 hours 45 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Chennai?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 3720 km (2311 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA8949 flight?

All American Airlines AA8949 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA8949 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA8949 arrives in Chennai Airport at Terminal 2.

How many American Airlines AA8949 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA8949 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.