United Airlines UA7971 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA7971 takes off from Tokyo (NRT) Japan to Bangkok (BKK) Thailand. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Narita International Airport at 18:55 18 January 2026 Asia/Tokyo. The flight is expected to land at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 00:20 19 January 2026 Asia/Bangkok. The flight will last about 7 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of UA7971 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 38 minutes

UA7971 - UAL7971 United Airlines (UA)
NRT Tokyo Japan
Flight NRT to BKK
BKK Bangkok Thailand
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 38 minutes
Departure Narita International Airport
IATA: NRTICAO: RJAA
Scheduled 18:55 18 January 2026
Actual 19:04 18 January 2026
1S None
Arrival Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA: BKKICAO: VTBS
Scheduled 00:20 19 January 2026
Estimated 00:16 19 January 2026
None None
UA7971 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 6251, ET 1411, TG 6005, NH 805
  • Flight Duration: 7 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 4649 kms / 2889 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 270
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: UAL7971
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
  • Current Time in Tokyo: Sunday 2026-01-18 21:38 PM
  • Current Time in Bangkok: Sunday 2026-01-18 19:38 PM

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Thai Airways TG677
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17:30 		0 minutes
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ANA NH805
ANA 		18/01/2026
18:55 		7 hours 25 minutes
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Air Japan NQ1
Air Japan 		18/01/2026
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United Airlines Flight UA7971 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA7971 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 4649 km (2889 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA7971 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA7971 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA7971 flight?

All United Airlines UA7971 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA7971 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA7971 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .