United Airlines UA8970 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA8970 takes off from Frankfurt (FRA) Germany to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Frankfurt Airport at 22:15 07 February 2026 Europe/Berlin. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 11:00 08 February 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of UA8970 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 11 minutes

UA8970 - UAL8970 United Airlines (UA)
FRA Frankfurt Germany
Flight FRA to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 11 minutes
Departure Frankfurt Airport
IATA: FRAICAO: EDDF
Scheduled 22:15 07 February 2026
1 Z15
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 11:00 08 February 2026
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UA8970 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: NH 6235, SA 7590
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9359 kms / 5815 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 168
  • Freight capacity: 1.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A340-300
  • Callsign: UAL8970
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Frankfurt: Saturday 2026-02-07 13:04 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Saturday 2026-02-07 14:04 PM

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United Airlines Flight UA8970 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA8970 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 9359 km (5815 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA8970 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA8970 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA8970 flight?

All United Airlines UA8970 flights are operated using Airbus A340-300 aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA8970 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA8970 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .