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| May 31 | LEJ | FRA | 15:00 | 16:00 |
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| May 30 | LEJ | FRA | 15:41 | 16:12 |
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| May 29 | LEJ | FRA | 15:15 | 15:47 |
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| May 28 | LEJ | FRA | 15:18 | 16:00 |
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| May 27 | LEJ | FRA | 15:08 | 15:48 |
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| May 26 | LEJ | FRA | 15:28 | 16:11 |
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| May 25 | LEJ | FRA | 15:08 | 15:48 |
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| May 24 | LEJ | FRA | 15:12 | 15:44 |
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| May 23 | LEJ | FRA | 15:04 | 15:48 |
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| May 22 | LEJ | FRA | 15:13 | 15:55 |
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United Airlines Flight UA8979 connects Leipzig, Germany to Frankfurt, Germany, taking off from Leipzig Halle Airport LEJ and landing at Frankfurt Airport FRA.
How long is the UA8979 flight from Leipzig to Frankfurt?
The average flight time from Leipzig to Frankfurt is 38 minutes. The flight distance is 304 km / 189 miles and the average flight speed is 465 km/h / 289 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA8979 Leipzig to Frankfurt?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA8979 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight UA8979 arriving at?
Flight UA8979 arrives at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Terminal 1.
When was the latest UA8979 flight?
The latest flight was scheduled for Sunday, May 31st, 2026 but was cancelled.
How else can the flight UA8979 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL8979, UA 8979, UAL 8979.
How often is flight UA8979 delayed?
On average, 20% of all UA8979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 14 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA8979 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA8979 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.
See our UA8979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
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Other flights departing from Leipzig LEJ: 3S580, LH155, 3S704, 3S564
Other flights arriving at Frankfurt FRA: LH285, LH145, LH65, LH155
All flights connecting Leipzig LEJ to Frankfurt FRA.