American Airlines AA8978 flight status now

Current status of AA8978 is Arrived On time

AA8978 - AAL8978 American Airlines (AA)
HEL Helsinki Finland
Flight HEL to RIX
RIX Riga Latvia
Arrived On time
Departure Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
IATA: HELICAO: EFHK
Scheduled 16:30 17 November 2025
Actual 16:31 17 November 2025
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Arrival Riga International Airport
IATA: RIXICAO: EVRA
Scheduled 17:40 17 November 2025
Actual 17:47 17 November 2025
None None
AA8978 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AS 7685, BA 6028, JL 6871, QR 6130
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 16 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 383 kms / 238 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 72
  • Freight capacity: 5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: ATR 72
  • Callsign: AAL8978
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Riga
  • Current Time in Helsinki: Monday 2025-11-17 20:51 PM
  • Current Time in Riga: Monday 2025-11-17 20:51 PM

International flight American Airlines AA8978 takes off from Helsinki (HEL) Finland to Riga (RIX) Latvia. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at 16:30 17 November 2025 Europe/Helsinki. The flight is expected to land at Riga International Airport at 17:40 17 November 2025 Europe/Riga. The flight will last about 1 hours 16 minutes.

Similar flight route from Helsinki (HEL) to Riga (RIX)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air Baltic BT306
Air Baltic 		17/11/2025
15:30 		0 minutes
16:30
Finnair AY1073
Finnair 		17/11/2025
12:10 		1 hours 4 minutes
13:20
Icelandair FI7194
Icelandair 		17/11/2025
15:30 		0 minutes
16:30
Japan Airlines JL6871
Japan Airlines 		17/11/2025
16:30 		1 hours 10 minutes
17:40
Air Baltic BT302
Air Baltic 		17/11/2025
08:40 		0 minutes
09:40
Air Baltic BT326
Air Baltic 		17/11/2025
05:30 		0 minutes
06:30
Emirates EK3500
Emirates 		17/11/2025
21:20 		0 minutes
22:20
Bulgaria Air FB1459
Bulgaria Air 		17/11/2025
08:40 		0 minutes
09:40

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Riga?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 16 minutes, with the flight distance of 383 km (238 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA8978 flight?

All American Airlines AA8978 flights are operated using ATR 72 aircraft.

How many American Airlines AA8978 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA8978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.