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 Europe/Helsinki. The flight is expected to land at Frankfurt Airport at 18:35 Europe/Berlin. The flight will last about 2 hours 40 minutes.

AA8972 - AAL8972 American Airlines (AA)
HEL Helsinki Finland
Flight HEL to FRA
FRA Frankfurt Germany
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
IATA: HELICAO: EFHK
Scheduled 16:55
None 35
Arrival Frankfurt Airport
IATA: FRAICAO: EDDF
Scheduled 18:35
2 None
AA8972 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • 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 A320
  • Callsign: AAL8972
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Current Time in Helsinki: Saturday 2026-02-07 08:25 AM
  • Current Time in Frankfurt: Saturday 2026-02-07 07:25 AM

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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) 40 minutes, with the flight distance of 1540 km (957 miles).

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

All American Airlines AA8972 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

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.