United Airlines UA8879 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA8879 takes off from Denver (DEN) United States to Frankfurt (FRA) Germany. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Denver International Airport at 17:45 01 January 2026 America/Denver. The flight is expected to land at Frankfurt Airport at 11:30 02 January 2026 Europe/Berlin. The flight will last about 9 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of UA8879 is Departed Delayed by 34m Estimated Arrival in 9 hours, 29 minutes

UA8879 - UAL8879 United Airlines (UA)
DEN Denver United States
Flight DEN to FRA
FRA Frankfurt Germany
Departed Delayed by 34m Estimated Arrival in 9 hours, 29 minutes
Departure Denver International Airport
IATA: DENICAO: KDEN
Scheduled 17:45 01 January 2026
Actual 18:04 01 January 2026
None A45
Arrival Frankfurt Airport
IATA: FRAICAO: EDDF
Scheduled 11:30 02 January 2026
Estimated 12:04 02 January 2026
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UA8879 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 9 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8110 kms / 5039 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 371
  • Freight capacity: 12.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A340-300
  • Callsign: UAL8879
  • Departure Timezone: America/Denver
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Current Time in Denver: Thursday 2026-01-01 18:35 PM
  • Current Time in Frankfurt: Friday 2026-01-02 02:35 AM

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United Airlines Flight UA8879 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA8879 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 9 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 8110 km (5039 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA8879 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA8879 is Departed Delayed by 34m.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA8879 flight?

All United Airlines UA8879 flights are operated using Airbus A340-300 aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA8879 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA8879 arrives at 11:30.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA8879 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA8879 arrives in Frankfurt Airport at Terminal 1.

How many United Airlines UA8879 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA8879 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.