United Airlines UA9979 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA9979 takes off from Dakar (DSS) Senegal to Brussels (BRU) Belgium. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Blaise Diagne International Airport at 23:30 20 January 2026 Africa/Dakar. The flight is expected to land at Brussels Airport at 06:20 21 January 2026 Europe/Brussels. The flight will last about 5 hours 50 minutes.

Current status of UA9979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 33 minutes

UA9979 - UAL9979 United Airlines (UA)
DSS Dakar Senegal
Flight DSS to BRU
BRU Brussels Belgium
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 33 minutes
Departure Blaise Diagne International Airport
IATA: DSSICAO:
Scheduled 23:30 20 January 2026
Estimated 23:30 20 January 2026
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Arrival Brussels Airport
IATA: BRUICAO: EBBR
Scheduled 06:20 21 January 2026
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UA9979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 4460 kms / 2772 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 284
  • Freight capacity: 10 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-300
  • Callsign: UAL9979
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Dakar
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Brussels
  • Current Time in Dakar: Tuesday 2026-01-20 20:57 PM
  • Current Time in Brussels: Tuesday 2026-01-20 21:57 PM

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA9979

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Brussels Airlines SN202
Brussels Airlines 		20/01/2026
23:30 		5 hours 5 minutes
06:20
Air Canada AC6385
Air Canada 		20/01/2026
23:30 		5 hours 50 minutes
06:20
Lufthansa LH5633
Lufthansa 		20/01/2026
21:40 		5 hours 45 minutes
05:25
Brussels Airlines SN1206
Brussels Airlines 		20/01/2026
00:30 		5 hours 4 minutes
08:15
Brussels Airlines SN1203
Brussels Airlines 		20/01/2026
21:15 		3 hours 27 minutes
05:00
Air Belgium KF4008
Air Belgium 		20/01/2026
14:54 		5 hours 27 minutes
None

United Airlines Flight UA9979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA9979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 4460 km (2772 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA9979 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA9979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA9979 flight?

All United Airlines UA9979 flights are operated using Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA9979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA9979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.