United Airlines UA188 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA188 takes off from Newark (EWR) United States to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Newark Liberty International Airport at 20:50 17 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 18:35 18 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 14 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of UA188 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 0 minutes

UA188 - UAL188 United Airlines (UA)
EWR Newark United States
Flight EWR to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 0 minutes
Departure Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA: EWRICAO: KEWR
Scheduled 20:50 17 January 2026
Estimated 20:58 17 January 2026
C 138
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 18:35 18 January 2026
Estimated 18:34 18 January 2026
A 11
UA188 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 14 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 12859 kms / 7990 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 154
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: F-FAOR7
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Newark: Saturday 2026-01-17 21:04 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2026-01-18 04:04 AM

United Airlines UA188 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA188
AIRPLANE Boeing 787-9
ON TIME 11
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 23
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 31
DELAYED 13
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 46
DELAYED 15
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA188 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Fri 16 Jan
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-16T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-17T18:35
Mon 12 Jan
Departed Delayed by 15m
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-12T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-13T18:35
2026-01-12T21:25
Sun 11 Jan
Departed On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-11T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-12T18:35
2026-01-11T21:04
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-10T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-11T18:35
Wed 07 Jan
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-07T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-08T18:35
Mon 05 Jan
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-05T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-06T18:35
Sun 04 Jan
Departed On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-04T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-05T18:35
2026-01-04T20:55
Sat 03 Jan
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-03T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-04T18:35
Thu 01 Jan
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-01T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-02T18:35
Wed 31 Dec
Departed On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-31T20:50
Johannesburg (JNB) 2026-01-01T18:35
2025-12-31T20:44

United Airlines Flight UA188 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA188 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 14 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 12859 km (7990 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA188 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA188 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA188 flight?

All United Airlines UA188 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA188 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA188 arrives at 18:35.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA188 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA188 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.

How many United Airlines UA188 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA188 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .