Etihad Airways EY2979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Etihad Airways EY2979 takes off from Sao Paulo (GRU) Brazil to Rome (FCO) Italy. It's operated by Etihad Airways. The plane leaves Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport at 14:15 04 May 2026 America/Sao_Paulo. The flight is expected to land at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport at 06:50 05 May 2026 Europe/Rome. The flight will last about 11 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of EY2979 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 10 hours, 8 minutes

EY2979 - ETD2979 Etihad Airways (EY)
GRU Sao Paulo Brazil
Flight GRU to FCO
FCO Rome Italy
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 10 hours, 8 minutes
Departure Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
IATA: GRUICAO: SBGR
Scheduled 14:15 04 May 2026
Actual 14:12 04 May 2026
3 None
Arrival Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
IATA: FCOICAO: LIRF
Scheduled 06:50 05 May 2026
Estimated 06:06 05 May 2026
3 None
EY2979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: JU 7548, LH 5243, OS 6700, SV 6286
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9414 kms / 5850 miles
Airline
  • Etihad Airways
  • IATA: EY
  • ICAO: ETD
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 180
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-900neo
  • Callsign: ETD2979
  • Departure Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Rome
  • Current Time in Sao Paulo: Monday 2026-05-04 14:58 PM
  • Current Time in Rome: Monday 2026-05-04 19:58 PM

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Etihad Airways Flight EY2979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Etihad Airways EY2979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 9414 km (5850 miles).

What is the current status of Etihad Airways EY2979 flight?

The current status of flight Etihad Airways EY2979 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Etihad Airways EY2979 flight?

All Etihad Airways EY2979 flights are operated using Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.

When does the flight Etihad Airways EY2979 arrive?

Flight Etihad Airways EY2979 arrives at 06:50.

Which terminal the flight Etihad Airways EY2979 is arriving at?

Flight Etihad Airways EY2979 arrives in Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Etihad Airways EY2979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Etihad Airways EY2979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .