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 30 April 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 14:25 30 April 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 10 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of UA879 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 6 hours, 58 minutes

UA879 - UAL879 United Airlines (UA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 6 hours, 58 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 10:00 30 April 2026
Estimated 10:00 30 April 2026
2 None
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 14:25 30 April 2026
Estimated 14:25 30 April 2026
E 7
UA879 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 3027, LH 7623, LX 3054, OS 7809, SN 9078
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 25 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: Thursday 2026-04-30 03:02 AM
  • Current Time in Houston: Wednesday 2026-04-29 21:02 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
Wed 29 Apr
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-29T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-29T14:25
2026-04-29T09:58
Tue 28 Apr
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-28T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-28T14:25
2026-04-28T09:50
2026-04-28T14:26
Mon 27 Apr
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-27T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-27T14:25
Sun 26 Apr
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-26T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-26T14:25
Fri 24 Apr
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-24T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-24T14:25
2026-04-24T09:52
Sat 18 Apr
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-18T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-18T14:25
Thu 16 Apr
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-16T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-16T14:25
2026-04-16T09:54
2026-04-16T14:22
Tue 14 Apr
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-14T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-14T14:25
2026-04-14T09:52
2026-04-14T14:19
Sat 11 Apr
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-11T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-11T14:25
Thu 09 Apr
Arrived On time
London (LHR) 2026-04-09T10:00
Houston (IAH) 2026-04-09T14:25
2026-04-09T10:00
2026-04-09T14:19

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA879

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA197
British Airways 		30/04/2026
14:50 		10 hours 25 minutes
19:15
Brussels Airlines SN9078
Brussels Airlines 		30/04/2026
10:00 		10 hours 25 minutes
14:25
United Airlines UA4
United Airlines 		30/04/2026
13:40 		10 hours 25 minutes
18:05
Brussels Airlines SN9080
Brussels Airlines 		30/04/2026
13:40 		10 hours 25 minutes
18:05
Lufthansa LH7621
Lufthansa 		30/04/2026
13:40 		10 hours 25 minutes
18:05
SWISS LX3038
SWISS 		30/04/2026
13:40 		10 hours 25 minutes
18:05
Air Canada AC3913
Air Canada 		30/04/2026
13:40 		10 hours 25 minutes
18:05
Iberia IB3577
Iberia 		30/04/2026
09:10 		10 hours 10 minutes
13:20

United Airlines Flight UA879 FAQs

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

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 25 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 Scheduled 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 14:25.

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 .