United Airlines UA5979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight United Airlines UA5979 takes off from Lafayette (LFT) United States to Houston (IAH) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Lafayette Regional Airport at 12:03 12 April 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 13:25 12 April 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 8 minutes.

Current status of UA5979 is Arrived On time

UA5979 - UAL5979 United Airlines (UA)
LFT Lafayette United States
Flight LFT to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Arrived On time
Departure Lafayette Regional Airport
IATA: LFTICAO: KLFT
Scheduled 12:03 12 April 2026
Actual 11:52 12 April 2026
None 3
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 13:25 12 April 2026
Actual 13:00 12 April 2026
B 21
UA5979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: CM 1529, LH 8707, NZ 6457
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 8 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 324 kms / 201 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 50
  • Freight capacity: 1.5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 200
  • Callsign: F-KCID2
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Lafayette: Sunday 2026-04-12 14:51 PM
  • Current Time in Houston: Sunday 2026-04-12 14:51 PM

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA5979

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SkyWest Airlines OO5979
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12:03 		1 hours 8 minutes
13:25
Air New Zealand NZ6457
Air New Zealand 		12/04/2026
12:03 		1 hours 22 minutes
13:25
Air New Zealand NZ6465
Air New Zealand 		12/04/2026
06:30 		1 hours 4 minutes
07:49
Lufthansa LH8708
Lufthansa 		12/04/2026
16:06 		1 hours 19 minutes
17:25
Copa Airlines CM1532
Copa Airlines 		12/04/2026
09:35 		1 hours 22 minutes
10:57
United Airlines UA4301
United Airlines 		12/04/2026
06:30 		1 hours 4 minutes
07:49
Copa Airlines CM1529
Copa Airlines 		12/04/2026
12:03 		1 hours 22 minutes
13:25
United Airlines UA4285
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16:06 		1 hours 19 minutes
17:25

United Airlines Flight UA5979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA5979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 8 minutes, with the flight distance of 324 km (201 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA5979 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA5979 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA5979 flight?

All United Airlines UA5979 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 200 aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA5979 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA5979 arrives at 13:25.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA5979 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA5979 arrives in George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Terminal B.

How many United Airlines UA5979 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA5979 is operated on Saturday.