United Airlines UA8748 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight United Airlines UA8748 takes off from Cape Town (CPT) South Africa to Frankfurt (FRA) Germany. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Cape Town International Airport at 18:00 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Frankfurt Airport at 05:25 Europe/Berlin. The flight will last about 11 hours 25 minutes.

UA8748 - UAL8748 United Airlines (UA)
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Flight CPT to FRA
FRA Frankfurt Germany
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 18:00
None None
Arrival Frankfurt Airport
IATA: FRAICAO: EDDF
Scheduled 05:25
1 None
UA8748 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9359 kms / 5815 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 112
  • Freight capacity: 8.5 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: UAL8748
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Wednesday 2026-05-06 01:54 AM
  • Current Time in Frankfurt: Wednesday 2026-05-06 01:54 AM

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United Airlines Flight UA8748 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA8748 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 9359 km (5815 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA8748 flight?

All United Airlines UA8748 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA8748 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA8748 arrives in Frankfurt Airport at Terminal 1.

How many United Airlines UA8748 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA8748 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .