United Airlines UA879 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA879 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Houston (IAH) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 10:00 28 December 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 14:45 28 December 2025 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 10 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of UA879 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 17 minutes

UA879 - UAL879 United Airlines (UA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 17 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 10:00 28 December 2025
Actual 09:54 28 December 2025
2 B46
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 14:45 28 December 2025
Estimated 14:02 28 December 2025
E 4
UA879 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 3912, LH 7623, LX 3054, OS 7809, SN 9078
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7780 kms / 4834 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 269
  • Freight capacity: 22 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
  • Callsign: F-KAAP2
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in London: Sunday 2025-12-28 19:45 PM
  • Current Time in Houston: Sunday 2025-12-28 13:45 PM

United Airlines UA879 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA879
AIRPLANE Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 27
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 56
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 79
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA879 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Thu 25 Dec
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2025-12-25T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2025-12-25T14:45
2025-12-25T09:53
Tue 25 Nov
Departed Delayed by 1h 44m
London (LHR) 2025-11-25T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-25T14:45
2025-11-25T11:47
Sat 22 Nov
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-22T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-22T14:45
2025-11-22T09:50
Thu 20 Nov
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-20T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-20T14:45
2025-11-20T09:50
2025-11-20T14:40
Wed 19 Nov
Departed Delayed by 25m
London (LHR) 2025-11-19T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-19T14:45
2025-11-19T09:59
Tue 18 Nov
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-18T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-18T14:45
2025-11-18T09:56
Mon 17 Nov
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-17T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-17T14:45
2025-11-17T09:54
2025-11-17T14:20
Sun 16 Nov
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-16T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-16T14:45
2025-11-16T09:52
Sat 15 Nov
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-15T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-15T14:45
2025-11-15T09:56
2025-11-15T13:39
Fri 14 Nov
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-14T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2025-11-14T14:45

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Brussels Airlines SN9078
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American Airlines AA6952
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Aer Lingus EI8895
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Air Canada AC3912
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United Airlines Flight UA879 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA879 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 7780 km (4834 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA879 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA879 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA879 flight?

All United Airlines UA879 flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 / 200ER aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA879 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA879 arrives at 14:45.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA879 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA879 arrives in George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Terminal E.

How many United Airlines UA879 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA879 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .