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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 06 May 2026 Europe/Helsinki. The flight is expected to land at Frankfurt Airport at 18:35 06 May 2026 Europe/Berlin. The flight will last about 2 hours 40 minutes.
Current status of AA8972 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 43 minutes
AA8972 - AAL8972
American Airlines (AA)
HEL
Helsinki Finland
FRA
Frankfurt Germany
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 8 hours, 43 minutes
AA8972 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AS 7674, IB 6467, JL 6817, LA 5321
- 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: Embraer 190
- Callsign: AAL8972
- Departure Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Arrival Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Current Time in Helsinki: Wednesday 2026-05-06 08:12 AM
- Current Time in Frankfurt: Wednesday 2026-05-06 07:12 AM
Flight routes similar to American Airlines AA8972
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
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AC9092 Air Canada |
06/05/2026 06:35 |
2 hours 35 minutes 08:10 |
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SN7108 Brussels Airlines |
06/05/2026 06:35 |
2 hours 35 minutes 08:10 |
|
CX1420 Cathay Pacific |
06/05/2026 07:40 |
2 hours 37 minutes 09:20 |
|
AY1415 Finnair |
06/05/2026 16:55 |
2 hours 40 minutes 18:35 |
|
EY3795 Etihad Airways |
06/05/2026 18:25 |
2 hours 35 minutes 20:00 |
|
OS7434 Austrian Airlines |
06/05/2026 14:05 |
2 hours 35 minutes 15:40 |
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OS7442 Austrian Airlines |
06/05/2026 18:25 |
2 hours 35 minutes 20:00 |
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OS7440 Austrian Airlines |
06/05/2026 06:55 |
2 hours 39 minutes 08:30 |
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 is the current status of American Airlines AA8972 flight?
The current status of flight American Airlines AA8972 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA8972 flight?
All American Airlines AA8972 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.
When does the flight American Airlines AA8972 arrive?
Flight American Airlines AA8972 arrives at 18:35.
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.