American Airlines AA973 Flight Status Today

International flight American Airlines AA973 takes off from New York (JFK) United States to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Brazil. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves John F. Kennedy International Airport at 23:50 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport at 10:15 America/Sao_Paulo. The flight will last about 9 hours 25 minutes.

AA973 - AAL973 American Airlines (AA)
JFK New York United States
Flight JFK to GIG
GIG Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 23:50
8 34
Arrival Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA: GIGICAO: SBGL
Scheduled 10:15
2 None
AA973 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 9 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7704 kms / 4787 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Tuesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 187
  • Freight capacity: 4.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: F-SBJF1
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
  • Current Time in New York: Monday 2026-04-13 17:23 PM
  • Current Time in Rio De Janeiro: Monday 2026-04-13 18:23 PM

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American Airlines Flight AA973 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA973 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 9 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 7704 km (4787 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA973 flight?

All American Airlines AA973 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA973 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA973 arrives in Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many American Airlines AA973 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA973 is operated on Tuesday.