American Airlines AA8972 Flight Status Today

International flight American Airlines AA8972 takes off from Helsinki (HEL) Finland to Frankfurt (FRA) Germany. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at 16:55 28 December 2025 Europe/Helsinki. The flight is expected to land at Frankfurt Airport at 18:35 28 December 2025 Europe/Berlin. The flight will last about 2 hours 39 minutes.

Current status of AA8972 is Arrived Delayed by 22m

AA8972 - AAL8972 American Airlines (AA)
HEL Helsinki Finland
Flight HEL to FRA
FRA Frankfurt Germany
Arrived Delayed by 22m
Departure Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
IATA: HELICAO: EFHK
Scheduled 16:55 28 December 2025
Actual 17:18 28 December 2025
None 23
Arrival Frankfurt Airport
IATA: FRAICAO: EDDF
Scheduled 18:35 28 December 2025
Actual 18:57 28 December 2025
2 None
AA8972 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: JL 6817, LA 5321
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 39 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1540 kms / 957 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 159
  • Freight capacity: 3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A319
  • Callsign: AAL8972
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Current Time in Helsinki: Sunday 2025-12-28 21:28 PM
  • Current Time in Frankfurt: Sunday 2025-12-28 20:28 PM

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American Airlines Flight AA8972 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA8972 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 39 minutes, with the flight distance of 1540 km (957 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA8972 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA8972 is Arrived Delayed by 22m.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA8972 flight?

All American Airlines AA8972 flights are operated using Airbus A319 aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA8972 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA8972 arrives at 18:35.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA8972 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA8972 arrives in Frankfurt Airport at Terminal 2.

How many American Airlines AA8972 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA8972 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.