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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 18 January 2026 Europe/Helsinki. The flight is expected to land at Frankfurt Airport at 18:35 18 January 2026 Europe/Berlin. The flight will last about 2 hours 40 minutes.
Current status of AA8972 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 14 hours, 38 minutes
AA8972 - AAL8972
American Airlines (AA)
HEL
Helsinki Finland
FRA
Frankfurt Germany
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 14 hours, 38 minutes
AA8972 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: JL 6817, LA 5321
- Flight Duration: 2 hours 40 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 A321 (sharklets)
- Callsign: AAL8972
- Departure Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Arrival Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Current Time in Helsinki: Sunday 2026-01-18 02:17 AM
- Current Time in Frankfurt: Sunday 2026-01-18 01:17 AM
Flight routes similar to American Airlines AA8972
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AY1415 Finnair |
18/01/2026 16:55 |
2 hours 40 minutes 18:35 |
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|
AY1411 Finnair |
18/01/2026 07:45 |
2 hours 40 minutes 09:25 |
|
LH849 Lufthansa |
18/01/2026 13:50 |
2 hours 50 minutes 15:35 |
|
AC9092 Air Canada |
18/01/2026 06:55 |
2 hours 38 minutes 08:40 |
|
SN7108 Brussels Airlines |
18/01/2026 06:55 |
2 hours 38 minutes 08:40 |
|
LA5321 LATAM Airlines |
18/01/2026 16:55 |
2 hours 40 minutes 18:35 |
|
UA9049 United Airlines |
18/01/2026 13:50 |
2 hours 45 minutes 15:35 |
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|
LH855 Lufthansa |
18/01/2026 06:55 |
2 hours 42 minutes 08:40 |
American Airlines Flight AA8972 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA8972 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 40 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 Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA8972 flight?
All American Airlines AA8972 flights are operated using Airbus A321 (sharklets) 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.