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United Airlines UA979 Flight Status Today
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 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport at 15:50 America/New_York. The flight will last about 8 hours 20 minutes.
UA979 - UAL979
United Airlines (UA)
EDI
Edinburgh United Kingdom
IAD
Dulles United States
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UA979 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- 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: Thursday 2026-01-01 19:11 PM
- Current Time in Dulles: Thursday 2026-01-01 14:11 PM
Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA979
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AC4055 Air Canada |
01/01/2026 12:30 |
8 hours 20 minutes 15:50 |
United Airlines Flight UA979 FAQs
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 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 .