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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
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: NH 6453
- Flight Duration: 14 hours 15 minutes
- Flight Distance: 10833 kms / 6731 miles
- United Airlines
- IATA: UA
- ICAO: UAL
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: N/A
- Seats: N/A
- Freight capacity: N/A
- Passenger classes: N/A
- 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 UA79 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
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Tue 06 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Newark (EWR)
2026-01-06T11:00
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Tokyo (NRT)
2026-01-07T15:15
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Mon 05 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Newark (EWR)
2026-01-05T11:00
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Tokyo (NRT)
2026-01-06T15:15
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Sun 04 Jan
Departed On time |
Newark (EWR)
2026-01-04T11:00
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Tokyo (NRT)
2026-01-05T15:15
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2026-01-04T11:24
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Sat 03 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Newark (EWR)
2026-01-03T11:00
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Tokyo (NRT)
2026-01-04T15:15
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Fri 02 Jan
Departed Delayed by 2h 45m |
Newark (EWR)
2026-01-02T11:00
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Tokyo (NRT)
2026-01-03T15:15
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2026-01-02T13:55
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Thu 01 Jan
Departed Delayed by 1h 46m |
Newark (EWR)
2026-01-01T11:00
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Tokyo (NRT)
2026-01-02T15:15
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2026-01-01T12:40
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Wed 31 Dec
Departed On time |
Newark (EWR)
2025-12-31T11:00
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Tokyo (NRT)
2026-01-01T15:15
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2025-12-31T11:04
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Tue 30 Dec
Departed On time |
Newark (EWR)
2025-12-30T11:00
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Tokyo (NRT)
2025-12-31T15:15
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2025-12-30T10:58
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Mon 29 Dec
Departed On time |
Newark (EWR)
2025-12-29T11:00
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Tokyo (NRT)
2025-12-30T15:15
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2025-12-29T10:58
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Sun 28 Dec
Departed On time |
Newark (EWR)
2025-12-28T11:00
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Tokyo (NRT)
2025-12-29T15:15
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2025-12-28T10:58
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Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA79
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 .
