United Airlines UA7971 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight United Airlines UA7971 takes off from Tokyo (NRT) Japan to Bangkok (BKK) Thailand. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Narita International Airport at 19:10 05 May 2026 Asia/Tokyo. The flight is expected to land at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 23:55 05 May 2026 Asia/Bangkok. The flight will last about 6 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of UA7971 is Scheduled Delayed by 3h 35m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 12 minutes

UA7971 - UAL7971 United Airlines (UA)
NRT Tokyo Japan
Flight NRT to BKK
BKK Bangkok Thailand
Scheduled Delayed by 3h 35m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 12 minutes
Departure Narita International Airport
IATA: NRTICAO: RJAA
Scheduled 19:10 05 May 2026
Estimated 22:45 05 May 2026
1S None
Arrival Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA: BKKICAO: VTBS
Scheduled 23:55 05 May 2026
None None
UA7971 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 6251, ET 1405, TG 6005, NH 805
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 4649 kms / 2889 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 270
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: UAL7971
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
  • Current Time in Tokyo: Tuesday 2026-05-05 21:33 PM
  • Current Time in Bangkok: Tuesday 2026-05-05 19:33 PM

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA7971

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Thai Airways TG641
Thai Airways 		05/05/2026
10:50 		6 hours 56 minutes
15:20
IndiGo 6E3811
IndiGo 		05/05/2026
18:25 		6 hours 35 minutes
23:00
ANA NH5955
ANA 		05/05/2026
12:00 		6 hours 43 minutes
16:30
Thai Airways TG643
Thai Airways 		05/05/2026
12:00 		6 hours 30 minutes
16:30
Air Canada AC6251
Air Canada 		05/05/2026
19:10 		6 hours 45 minutes
23:55
ANA NH805
ANA 		05/05/2026
19:10 		6 hours 45 minutes
23:55
El Al LY8430
El Al 		05/05/2026
10:50 		6 hours 30 minutes
15:20
Turkish Airlines TK8372
Turkish Airlines 		05/05/2026
12:00 		6 hours 30 minutes
16:30

United Airlines Flight UA7971 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA7971 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 4649 km (2889 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA7971 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA7971 is Scheduled Delayed by 3h 35m.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA7971 flight?

All United Airlines UA7971 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA7971 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA7971 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .