American Airlines AA161 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight American Airlines AA161 takes off from Athens (ATH) Greece to Chicago (ORD) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport at 11:15 11 May 2026 Europe/Athens. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 15:05 11 May 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 11 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of AA161 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 16 minutes

AA161 - AAL161 American Airlines (AA)
ATH Athens Greece
Flight ATH to ORD
ORD Chicago United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 16 minutes
Departure Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
IATA: ATHICAO: LGAV
Scheduled 11:15 11 May 2026
Actual 10:59 11 May 2026
M C31
Arrival O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 15:05 11 May 2026
Estimated 14:46 11 May 2026
5 M21
AA161 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AS 6961, AY 3841, BA 1547, IB 4970
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8792 kms / 5463 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 160
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: F-CYXR1
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Athens
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Athens: Monday 2026-05-11 20:30 PM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Monday 2026-05-11 12:30 PM

Flight routes similar to American Airlines AA161

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA1547
British Airways 		11/05/2026
11:15 		11 hours 50 minutes
15:05
Alaska Airlines AS6961
Alaska Airlines 		11/05/2026
11:15 		11 hours 50 minutes
15:05
United Airlines UA423
United Airlines 		11/05/2026
12:35 		11 hours 30 minutes
16:05
Air Canada AC4568
Air Canada 		11/05/2026
12:35 		11 hours 30 minutes
16:05
Iberia IB4970
Iberia 		11/05/2026
11:15 		11 hours 50 minutes
15:05
Lufthansa LH8842
Lufthansa 		11/05/2026
12:35 		11 hours 30 minutes
16:05

American Airlines Flight AA161 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA161 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 8792 km (5463 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA161 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA161 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA161 flight?

All American Airlines AA161 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA161 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA161 arrives at 15:05.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA161 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA161 arrives in O'Hare International Airport at Terminal 5.

How many American Airlines AA161 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA161 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.