American Airlines AA8979 Flight Status

Current status of AA8979 is Arrived Delayed by 57m

AA8979 - AAL8979 American Airlines (AA)
RIX Riga Latvia
Flight RIX to HEL
HEL Helsinki Finland
Arrived Delayed by 57m
Departure Riga International Airport
IATA: RIXICAO: EVRA
Scheduled 13:45 08 December 2025
Actual 14:48 08 December 2025
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Arrival Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
IATA: HELICAO: EFHK
Scheduled 15:00 08 December 2025
Actual 15:57 08 December 2025
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AA8979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 4876, JL 6870, QR 6131
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 9 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 383 kms / 238 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 72
  • Freight capacity: 5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: ATR 72
  • Callsign: AAL8979
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Riga
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
  • Current Time in Riga: Monday 2025-12-08 19:17 PM
  • Current Time in Helsinki: Monday 2025-12-08 19:17 PM

International flight American Airlines AA8979 takes off from Riga (RIX) Latvia to Helsinki (HEL) Finland. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Riga International Airport at 13:45 08 December 2025 Europe/Riga. The flight is expected to land at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport at 15:00 08 December 2025 Europe/Helsinki. The flight will last about 1 hours 9 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA8979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 9 minutes, with the flight distance of 383 km (238 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA8979 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA8979 is Arrived Delayed by 57m.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA8979 flight?

All American Airlines AA8979 flights are operated using ATR 72 aircraft.

How many American Airlines AA8979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA8979 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.