United Airlines UA179 flight status now

UA179 - UAL179 United Airlines (UA)
EWR Newark United States
Flight EWR to HKG
HKG Hong Kong Hong Kong
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA: EWRICAO: KEWR
Scheduled 14:20
C 75
Arrival Hong Kong International Airport
IATA: HKGICAO: VHHH
Scheduled 19:20
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UA179 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 15 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 12979 kms / 8065 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 366
  • Freight capacity: 19.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
  • Callsign: UAL179
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
  • Current Time in Newark: Thursday 2025-11-20 00:35 AM
  • Current Time in Hong Kong: Thursday 2025-11-20 13:35 PM

International flight United Airlines UA179 takes off from Newark (EWR) United States to Hong Kong (HKG) Hong Kong. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Newark Liberty International Airport at 14:20 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Hong Kong International Airport at 19:20 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight will last about 15 hours 50 minutes.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Newark to Hong Kong?

On average, nonstop flight takes 15 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 12979 km (8065 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA179 flight?

All United Airlines UA179 flights are operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA179 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA179 arrives in Hong Kong International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many United Airlines UA179 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA179 is operated on Sunday.