| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Oct 16 | EDI | BOS | 13:16 | 15:35 |
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| Oct 16 | EDI | BOS | 13:16 | 15:08 |
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United Airlines Flight UA979 connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Boston, United States, taking off from Edinburgh Airport EDI and landing at Boston Logan International Airport BOS.
How long is the UA979 flight from Edinburgh to Boston?
The average flight time from Edinburgh to Boston is 6 hours and 52 minutes. The flight distance is 4925 km / 3060 miles and the average flight speed is 695 km/h / 432 mph.
How many UA979 flights are operated per week?
1 flight per week. The flight UA979 is operated on Friday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA979 Edinburgh to Boston?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA979 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest UA979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Friday, October 16th, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 15:35.
How else can the flight UA979 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL979, UA0979, UA 979, UAL 979.
How often is flight UA979 delayed?
On average, 0% of all UA979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA979 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA979 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 UA979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Edinburgh EDI: FR6618, KL928, EA3255, U23325
Other flights arriving at Boston BOS: LH422, SK927, YX5668, UA979
All flights connecting Edinburgh EDI to Boston BOS.