Delayed 4h28'
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Departure: Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Scheduled:
17:05
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Actual:
21:33
Terminal: I | Gate: G2
Arrival: Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Scheduled:
10:40
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Estimated:
14:17
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Delay:
3h37'
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UA 838 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 04 21:33 14:17
Delayed
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Jul 03 17:40 10:44
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Jul 02 17:36 10:59
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Jul 01 17:31 10:23
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Jun 30 17:29 10:05
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United Airlines UA 838 Tokyo to San Francisco Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA838 connects Tokyo, Japan to San Francisco, United States, taking off from Tokyo Narita International Airport NRT and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.

How long is the UA838 flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?

The average flight time from Tokyo to San Francisco is 8 hours and 53 minutes. The flight distance is 8227 km / 5112 miles and the average flight speed is 926 km/h / 575 mph.

How many UA838 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight UA838 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA838 Tokyo to San Francisco?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA838 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA838 arriving at?

Flight UA838 arrives at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal I.

When was the latest UA838 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 14:17.

How else can the flight UA838 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL838, UA0838, UA 838, UAL 838.

How often is flight UA838 delayed?

On average, 50% of all UA838 flights are delayed. The average delay is 57 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA838 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA838 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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UA838 and Tokyo NRT to San Francisco SFO Flights

Flight UA838 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number NH7012

Other flights departing from Tokyo NRT: UO871, FJ350, LJ224, JQ519

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: CA985, DL361, AC739, AA1849

All flights connecting Tokyo NRT to San Francisco SFO.

UA838 United Airlines Flight: Tokyo to San Francisco Route Map

UA838 United Airlines Flight Map: Tokyo to San Francisco
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