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 12:08 23 March 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 13:30 23 March 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 22 minutes.

Current status of UA5979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 8 minutes

UA5979 - UAL5979 United Airlines (UA)
LFT Lafayette United States
Flight LFT to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 3 hours, 8 minutes
Departure Lafayette Regional Airport
IATA: LFTICAO: KLFT
Scheduled 12:08 23 March 2026
Estimated 12:08 23 March 2026
None 2
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 13:30 23 March 2026
Estimated 13:30 23 March 2026
B 21
UA5979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: CM 1529, LH 8707, NZ 6457
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 22 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: Monday 2026-03-23 09:00 AM
  • Current Time in Houston: Monday 2026-03-23 09:00 AM

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United Airlines Flight UA5979 FAQs

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

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 22 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 Scheduled 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 13:30.

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.