United Airlines UA79 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA79 takes off from Newark (EWR) United States to Tokyo (NRT) Japan. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Newark Liberty International Airport at 11:00 08 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Narita International Airport at 15:15 09 January 2026 Asia/Tokyo. The flight will last about 14 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of UA79 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 9 hours, 19 minutes

UA79 - UAL79 United Airlines (UA)
EWR Newark United States
Flight EWR to NRT
NRT Tokyo Japan
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 9 hours, 19 minutes
Departure Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA: EWRICAO: KEWR
Scheduled 11:00 08 January 2026
Actual 10:56 08 January 2026
C 123
Arrival Narita International Airport
IATA: NRTICAO: RJAA
Scheduled 15:15 09 January 2026
Estimated 14:51 09 January 2026
1S 32
UA79 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: NH 6453
  • Flight Duration: 14 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 10833 kms / 6731 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: F-SAT5
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
  • Current Time in Newark: Thursday 2026-01-08 15:32 PM
  • Current Time in Tokyo: Friday 2026-01-09 05:32 AM

United Airlines UA79 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA79
AIRPLANE Boeing 787-9
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 26
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 54
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 78
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA79 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Tue 06 Jan
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-06T11:00
Tokyo (NRT) 2026-01-07T15:15
Mon 05 Jan
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-05T11:00
Tokyo (NRT) 2026-01-06T15:15
Sun 04 Jan
Departed On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-04T11:00
Tokyo (NRT) 2026-01-05T15:15
2026-01-04T11:24
Sat 03 Jan
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-03T11:00
Tokyo (NRT) 2026-01-04T15:15
Fri 02 Jan
Departed Delayed by 2h 45m
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-02T11:00
Tokyo (NRT) 2026-01-03T15:15
2026-01-02T13:55
Thu 01 Jan
Departed Delayed by 1h 46m
Newark (EWR) 2026-01-01T11:00
Tokyo (NRT) 2026-01-02T15:15
2026-01-01T12:40
Wed 31 Dec
Departed On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-31T11:00
Tokyo (NRT) 2026-01-01T15:15
2025-12-31T11:04
Tue 30 Dec
Departed On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-30T11:00
Tokyo (NRT) 2025-12-31T15:15
2025-12-30T10:58
Mon 29 Dec
Departed On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-29T11:00
Tokyo (NRT) 2025-12-30T15:15
2025-12-29T10:58
Sun 28 Dec
Departed On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-28T11:00
Tokyo (NRT) 2025-12-29T15:15
2025-12-28T10:58

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA79

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
ANA NH6453
ANA
08/01/2026
11:00
14 hours 15 minutes
15:15

United Airlines Flight UA79 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA79 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 14 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 10833 km (6731 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA79 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA79 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA79 flight?

All United Airlines UA79 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA79 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA79 arrives at 15:15.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA79 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA79 arrives in Narita International Airport at Terminal 1S.

How many United Airlines UA79 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA79 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .