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 20 March 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 15:45 20 March 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 10 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of UA879 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 28 minutes

UA879 - UAL879 United Airlines (UA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 28 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 10:00 20 March 2026
Actual 09:50 20 March 2026
2 B49
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 15:45 20 March 2026
Estimated 15:09 20 March 2026
E 7
UA879 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 3026, 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: Friday 2026-03-20 16:41 PM
  • Current Time in Houston: Friday 2026-03-20 11:41 AM

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 19 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-19T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-19T15:45
Wed 18 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-18T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-18T15:45
Sat 14 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-14T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-14T15:45
Wed 11 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-11T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-11T15:45
Sun 08 Mar
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-08T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-08T15:45
2026-03-08T09:58
Sat 07 Mar
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-07T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-07T14:45
2026-03-07T09:55
2026-03-07T14:19
Thu 05 Mar
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-05T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-05T14:45
2026-03-05T09:50
Wed 04 Mar
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-04T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-04T14:45
2026-03-04T09:51
2026-03-04T14:54
Sun 01 Mar
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-03-01T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-03-01T14:45
Sat 28 Feb
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-02-28T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-02-28T14:45
2026-02-28T09:49

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA879

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air Canada AC3913
Air Canada 		20/03/2026
12:05 		10 hours 45 minutes
17:50
SWISS LX3038
SWISS 		20/03/2026
12:05 		10 hours 45 minutes
17:50
Iberia IB3577
Iberia 		20/03/2026
09:35 		10 hours 30 minutes
15:05
Brussels Airlines SN9080
Brussels Airlines 		20/03/2026
12:05 		10 hours 45 minutes
17:50
United Airlines UA4
United Airlines 		20/03/2026
12:05 		10 hours 45 minutes
17:50
Lufthansa LH7621
Lufthansa 		20/03/2026
12:05 		10 hours 45 minutes
17:50
Brussels Airlines SN9078
Brussels Airlines 		20/03/2026
10:00 		10 hours 45 minutes
15:45
Austrian Airlines OS7813
Austrian Airlines 		20/03/2026
12:05 		10 hours 45 minutes
17:50

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 15:45.

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 .