AA8973 Flight Status American Airlines: Helsinki to Rovaniemi (AAL8973)

American Airlines AA 8973

En-Route

HEL Helsinki

Scheduled
16:20
Actual
16:43

Gate: 25

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EET

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

All HEL Departures >

RVN Rovaniemi

Scheduled
17:45
Estimated
17:54

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EET

Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)

All RVN Arrivals >

Departed 21h 19m ago · was due to land 20h 08m ago, awaiting update 100%

HEL 16:43 RVN 17:54

696 km (432 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map HEL to RVN Map of the great-circle route from Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Finland to Rovaniemi Airport, Finland, 696 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. FINLAND HEL RVN Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

Add to calendar

Distance: 696 km / 432 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25

Flight issues? Claim up to €250 >

AA 8973 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines Helsinki to Rovaniemi

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 HEL RVN 16:20 17:45 Scheduled Track >
Nov 08 HEL RVN 16:43 17:54 En-Route Track >
Nov 07 HEL RVN 16:37 17:48 Landed Track >
Nov 06 HEL RVN 16:48 18:00 Delayed Track >
Nov 05 HEL RVN 16:41 17:53 En-Route Track >
Nov 04 HEL RVN 16:40 17:48 Landed Track >
Nov 03 HEL RVN 16:41 17:51 Landed Track >
Nov 02 HEL RVN 16:36 17:40 En-Route Track >
Nov 01 HEL RVN 16:39 17:45 En-Route Track >
Oct 31 HEL RVN 16:45 17:53 En-Route Track >

American Airlines operates AA 8973 from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, a 696 km (432 mi) trip, daily. The timetable allows 1 h 25 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Yesterday it left at 16:43, 23 minutes late, and is due in Rovaniemi at 17:54, 9 minutes late.

< All Helsinki HEL Departures All Rovaniemi RVN Arrivals >

About AA 8973

Route
Helsinki Vantaa Airport HEL to Rovaniemi Airport RVN
Distance
696 km (432 mi)
Scheduled flight time
1 h 25 min
Flies
Daily

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Compensation of up to €250 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

AA 8973 FAQ

How long is the AA8973 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Helsinki to Rovaniemi is 696 km (432 mi).
Which days does AA8973 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does AA8973 have?
Also listed as AAL8973 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 8973.
Can I get compensation if AA8973 is delayed or cancelled?
Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

AA8973 and Helsinki HEL to Rovaniemi RVN Flights

Flight AA8973 is a code-share American Airlines flight of the Finnair operated AY535.

Other flights departing from Helsinki HEL: AY535, AY1305, AY1405

Other flights arriving at Rovaniemi RVN: FR1654, AY547, AY535

All flights connecting Helsinki HEL to Rovaniemi RVN.