United Airlines UA997 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA997 takes off from Accra (ACC) Ghana to Dulles (IAD) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Kotoka International Airport at 22:20 08 January 2026 Africa/Accra. The flight is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport at 05:00 09 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 11 hours 40 minutes.

Current status of UA997 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 13 hours, 19 minutes

UA997 - UAL997 United Airlines (UA)
ACC Accra Ghana
Flight ACC to IAD
IAD Dulles United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 13 hours, 19 minutes
Departure Kotoka International Airport
IATA: ACCICAO: DGAA
Scheduled 22:20 08 January 2026
3 None
Arrival Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 05:00 09 January 2026
None None
UA997 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 40 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8521 kms / 5295 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 114
  • Freight capacity: 9.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: F-SAT7
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Accra
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Accra: Thursday 2026-01-08 09:01 AM
  • Current Time in Dulles: Thursday 2026-01-08 04:01 AM

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United Airlines Flight UA997 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA997 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 40 minutes, with the flight distance of 8521 km (5295 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA997 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA997 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA997 flight?

All United Airlines UA997 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA997 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA997 is operated on Monday, Thursday, Saturday.