| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Oct 04 | PWM | IAD | 17:18 | 18:39 |
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| Oct 04 | PWM | IAD | 18:20 | 16:44 |
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| Oct 04 | PWM | IAD | 17:39 | 19:04 |
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United Airlines Flight UA979 connects Portland, United States to Washington, United States, taking off from Portland International Jetport PWM and landing at Washington Dulles International Airport IAD.
How long is the UA979 flight from Portland to Washington?
The average flight time from Portland to Washington is 1 hour and 25 minutes. The flight distance is 793 km / 493 miles and the average flight speed is 604 km/h / 375 mph.
How many UA979 flights are operated per week?
1 flight per week. The flight UA979 is operated on Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA979 Portland 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 Sunday, October 4th, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 19:05.
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, 33% of all UA979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 26 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.
Flight UA979 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number AC4055
Other flights departing from Portland PWM: UA1828, AA1423, WN2676, SY1820
Other flights arriving at Washington IAD: AA1863, DL2902, OH5447, TJ617
All flights connecting Portland PWM to Washington IAD.