United Airlines UA2979 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA2979 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Walvis Bay (WVB) Namibia. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 10:20 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Rooikop Airport at 12:45 Africa/Windhoek. The flight will last about 2 hours 25 minutes.

UA2979 - UAL2979 United Airlines (UA)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to WVB
WVB Walvis Bay Namibia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 10:20
B None
Arrival Rooikop Airport
IATA: WVBICAO: FYWB
Scheduled 12:45
None None
UA2979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1433 kms / 891 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 8
  • Freight capacity: 0.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 190
  • Callsign: UAL2979
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2026-01-18 06:30 AM
  • Current Time in Walvis Bay: Sunday 2026-01-18 06:30 AM

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United Airlines Flight UA2979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA2979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 1433 km (891 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA2979 flight?

All United Airlines UA2979 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA2979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA2979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .