United Airlines UA8979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight United Airlines UA8979 takes off from Dusseldorf (DUS) Germany to Frankfurt (FRA) Germany. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Dusseldorf International Airport at 14:40 Europe/Berlin. The flight is expected to land at Frankfurt Airport at 15:30 Europe/Berlin. The flight will last about 50 minutes.

UA8979 - UAL8979 United Airlines (UA)
DUS Dusseldorf Germany
Flight DUS to FRA
FRA Frankfurt Germany
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 20-March-2020
Departure Dusseldorf International Airport
IATA: DUSICAO: EDDL
Scheduled 14:40
None None
Arrival Frankfurt Airport
IATA: FRAICAO: EDDF
Scheduled 15:30
1 None
UA8979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 187 kms / 116 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 200
  • Freight capacity: 1.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: A20N
  • Callsign: UAL8979
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Current Time in Dusseldorf: Wednesday 2026-05-06 23:35 PM
  • Current Time in Frankfurt: Wednesday 2026-05-06 23:35 PM

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United Airlines Flight UA8979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA8979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 187 km (116 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA8979 flight?

All United Airlines UA8979 flights are operated using A20N aircraft.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA8979 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA8979 arrives in Frankfurt Airport at Terminal 1.