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Departure: Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Scheduled:
09:21
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Estimated:
09:56
Arrival: Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Scheduled:
17:01
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Estimated:
16:50
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AA 1686 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 18 09:56 16:50
Diverted
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Jul 17 09:43 17:08
Landed
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Jul 16 10:03 17:12
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Jul 15 09:43 16:55
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Jul 14 09:32 16:46
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American Airlines AA 1686 Los Angeles to Columbus Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA1686 connects Los Angeles, United States to Columbus, United States, taking off from Los Angeles International Airport LAX and landing at Port Columbus International Airport CMH.

How long is the AA1686 flight from Los Angeles to Columbus?

The average flight time from Los Angeles to Columbus is 4 hours and 6 minutes. The flight distance is 3204 km / 1991 miles and the average flight speed is 782 km/h / 486 mph.

How many AA1686 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight AA1686 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA1686 Los Angeles to Columbus?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA1686 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest AA1686 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 with the flight status being Diverted on 16:50.

How else can the flight AA1686 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL1686, AA 1686, AAL 1686.

How often is flight AA1686 delayed?

On average, 20% of all AA1686 flights are delayed. The average delay is 9 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA1686 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA1686 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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AA1686 and Los Angeles LAX to Columbus CMH Flights

Flight AA1686 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AS4718, MH9550, QF4778

Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: DL1715, UA5372, AA6330, DL2965

Other flights arriving at Columbus CMH: AS450, F92757, AA5117, UA1069

All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to Columbus CMH.

AA1686 American Airlines Flight: Los Angeles to Columbus Route Map

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