UA879 Flight Status United Airlines: London to Houston (UAL879)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 10:00
- Estimated
Terminal: 2
Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time GMT
IAH Houston
- Scheduled
- 14:40
- Estimated
- Delay
Terminal: E | Gate: 4
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time CST
Distance: 7762 km / 4823 miles · Scheduled Duration: 10:40 · Typical Duration: 09:35 · Aircraft:
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UA 879 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines London to Houston
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | LHR | IAH | 10:00 | 14:40 | Cancelled | Claim > |
| Nov 13 | LHR | IAH | 10:24 | 13:30 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | IAH | 10:00 | 14:40 | Cancelled | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | IAH | 10:22 | 13:50 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | IAH | 10:29 | 13:59 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | IAH | 10:29 | 13:55 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | IAH | 10:15 | 14:01 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | IAH | 10:03 | 13:39 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | IAH | 10:30 | 14:22 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | IAH | 10:31 | 14:06 | Landed | Track > |
United Airlines operates UA 879 from London to Houston, a 7,762 km (4,823 mi) trip, daily. The timetable allows 10 h 40 min, but the flight usually takes about 9 h 35 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight was cancelled.
About UA 879
United Airlines Flight UA879 connects London, United Kingdom to Houston, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH.
- Distance
- 7,762 km (4,823 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 9 h 35 min
- Flies
- Daily
- On time
- 8 of the last 10
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 2
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Today's flight was cancelled, so passengers may be entitled to up to £520 each, depending on the cause and on how much notice was given. Use the claim button above to check.
UA 879 FAQ
- How long is the UA879 flight from London to Houston?
- The timetable allows 10 h 40 min. London to Houston is 7,762 km (4,823 mi).
- How often is UA879 from London to Houston late?
- None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 2 were cancelled.
- When was the latest UA879 flight from London to Houston?
- The latest UA879 was the 10:00 (local time) departure from London on 14 November 2026; it was cancelled.
- Which days does UA879 fly from London to Houston?
- Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does UA879 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal E at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does UA879 have?
- Also listed as UAL879 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 879.
- Can I get compensation if UA879 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
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