United Airlines UA979 Flight Status

Current status of UA979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 12 minutes

UA979 - UAL979 United Airlines (UA)
EDI Edinburgh United Kingdom
Flight EDI to IAD
IAD Dulles United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 12 minutes
Departure Edinburgh Airport
IATA: EDIICAO: EGPH
Scheduled 12:30 12 December 2025
Estimated 12:30 12 December 2025
None 11
Arrival Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 15:50 12 December 2025
Estimated 15:50 12 December 2025
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UA979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4055, LH 9226
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5595 kms / 3476 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 183
  • Freight capacity: 12.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KNXX1
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Edinburgh: Friday 2025-12-12 10:18 AM
  • Current Time in Dulles: Friday 2025-12-12 05:18 AM

International flight United Airlines UA979 takes off from Edinburgh (EDI) United Kingdom to Dulles (IAD) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Edinburgh Airport at 12:30 12 December 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport at 15:50 12 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 8 hours 20 minutes.

Similar flight route from Edinburgh (EDI) to Dulles (IAD)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air Canada AC4055
Air Canada 		12/12/2025
12:30 		8 hours 20 minutes
15:50

Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 5595 km (3476 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA979 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA979 flight?

All United Airlines UA979 flights are operated using Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .