How long is the UA8987 flight?

The timetable allows 1 hour. Frankfurt to Brussels is 303 km (188 mi).

Which terminal does UA8987 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does UA8987 have?

Also listed as UAL8987 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 8987.

Can I get compensation if UA8987 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.

UA8987 Flight Status United Airlines: Frankfurt to Brussels (UAL8987)

United Airlines UA 8987

Landed On Time

FRA Frankfurt

Scheduled: 06:45
Actual: 07:02

Terminal: 1 | Gate: A40

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time CET

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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BRU Brussels

Scheduled: 07:45
Actual: 07:39
Delay

Gate: A

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time CET

Brussels Airport (BRU)

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Landed 7h 26m ago 100%

FRA 07:02 BRU 07:39

303 km (188 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 303 km / 188 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:00 · Actual Duration: 00:37

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UA 8987 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Frankfurt to Brussels

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	FRA	BRU	07:02	07:39	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	FRA	BRU	06:57	07:33	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	FRA	BRU	07:01	07:39	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	FRA	BRU	07:15	07:47	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	FRA	BRU	06:59	07:40	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	FRA	BRU	06:59	07:39	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	FRA	BRU	07:00	07:39	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	FRA	BRU	06:58	07:34	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	FRA	BRU	07:02	07:38	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	FRA	BRU	07:00	07:36	Landed	Track >

United Airlines' Frankfurt–Brussels flight covers 303 km (188 mi) and runs daily. The timetable allows 1 hour, but the flight usually takes about 35 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left 17 minutes late and still landed at 07:39, 6 minutes early.

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About UA 8987

Route: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Brussels Airport BRU
Distance: 303 km (188 mi)
Typical flight time: 35 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 10 of the last 10
Usually departs from: Terminal 1

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Today's flight landed 6 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

UA 8987 FAQ

How long is the UA8987 flight?: The timetable allows 1 hour. Frankfurt to Brussels is 303 km (188 mi).
How often is UA8987 late?: None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does UA8987 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does UA8987 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does UA8987 have?: Also listed as UAL8987 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 8987.
Can I get compensation if UA8987 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.

UA8987 and Frankfurt FRA to Brussels BRU Flights

Flight UA8987 is a code-share United Airlines flight of the Lufthansa operated LH1004.

Other flights departing from Frankfurt FRA: LH172, LH858, LH1004, LH8404

Other flights arriving at Brussels BRU: SN502, AC832, LH1004

All flights connecting Frankfurt FRA to Brussels BRU.