United Airlines UA979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight United Airlines UA979 takes off from Edinburgh (EDI) United Kingdom to Dulles (IAD) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Edinburgh Airport at 12:30 06 May 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport at 15:35 06 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 8 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of UA979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 9 hours, 50 minutes

UA979 - UAL979 United Airlines (UA)
EDI Edinburgh United Kingdom
Flight EDI to IAD
IAD Dulles United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 9 hours, 50 minutes
Departure Edinburgh Airport
IATA: EDIICAO: EGPH
Scheduled 12:30 06 May 2026
Estimated 12:30 06 May 2026
None 3
Arrival Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 15:35 06 May 2026
Estimated 15:35 06 May 2026
None C11
UA979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4055, LH 9226
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5595 kms / 3476 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 183
  • Freight capacity: 12.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KNXX1
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Edinburgh: Wednesday 2026-05-06 02:40 AM
  • Current Time in Dulles: Tuesday 2026-05-05 21:40 PM

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA979

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air Canada AC4055
Air Canada 		06/05/2026
12:30 		8 hours 5 minutes
15:35
Flexjet LXJ650
Flexjet 		06/05/2026
21:26 		6 hours 5 minutes
23:21

United Airlines Flight UA979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 5595 km (3476 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA979 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA979 flight?

All United Airlines UA979 flights are operated using Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .