Delayed 15'
Departure: Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Scheduled:
12:30
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Estimated:
12:45
Arrival: Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Scheduled:
15:35
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UA 979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 04 12:30 15:35
Delayed
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Jul 03 12:49 15:34
Landed
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Jul 02 12:52 15:31
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Jul 01 12:34 15:02
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Jun 30 13:31 15:34
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United Airlines UA 979 Edinburgh to Washington Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA979 connects Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Washington, United States, taking off from Edinburgh Airport EDI and landing at Washington Dulles International Airport IAD.

How long is the UA979 flight from Edinburgh to Washington?

The average flight time from Edinburgh to Washington is 7 hours and 28 minutes. The flight distance is 5581 km / 3468 miles and the average flight speed is 742 km/h / 461 mph.

How many UA979 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight UA979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA979 Edinburgh to Washington?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA979 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, July 4th, 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, 30% of all UA979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 20 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.

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UA979 and Edinburgh EDI to Washington IAD Flights

Flight UA979 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers AC4055, LH9226

Other flights departing from Edinburgh EDI: EI3253, FR6618, FR7118, LM323

Other flights arriving at Washington IAD: QR707, KL651, EI117, UA2264

All flights connecting Edinburgh EDI to Washington IAD.

UA979 United Airlines Flight: Edinburgh to Washington Route Map

UA979 United Airlines Flight Map: Edinburgh to Washington
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