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AA173 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA173 flight operated by American Airlines on Oct 2, 2026, flying from London (LHR) to Raleigh (RDU), departed at 2:36 PM and is expected to arrive at 5:36 PM (local time in Raleigh, UTC-4) and land at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Thu, Oct 1
Fri, Oct 2
Sat, Oct 3
LON-RDU

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 50m early
London(LHR)
12:20 PM
Scheduled: 12:00 PM, Oct 1
Heathrow Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 40m
Raleigh(RDU)
2:50 PM
Scheduled: 3:40 PM, Oct 1
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
E
Boarding Gate
18
Arrival Gate
C23
Baggage
1
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En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in Raleigh at 5:36 PM.
London(LHR)
2:36 PM
Scheduled: 12:00 PM, Oct 2
Heathrow Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 40m
Raleigh(RDU)
5:36 PM
Scheduled: 3:40 PM, Oct 2
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
E
Boarding Gate
28
Arrival Gate
C23
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
12:00 PM
Scheduled: 12:00 PM, Oct 3
Heathrow Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 40m
Raleigh(RDU)
3:40 PM
Scheduled: 3:40 PM, Oct 3
Raleigh-Durham International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
E
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
C24
Baggage
1
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at London

AA732
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Charlotte (CLT) London (LON)
Scheduled: 9:25 AM
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20m early
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AA173 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA173 flight flying from London to Raleigh on 10/2/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-200. This aircraft has been in service for 25y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 260 seats.
flight status
Boeing 777-200
Punctuality (Departure)
63 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
3 minutes
Age
25y, 10m
Seats
260
Flight Distance
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Flight History for AA173

Trip.com historical records show that the last AA173 flight departed on Thu, Oct 1 from LHR at approximately 12:20 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in RDU at 2:50 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Sep 28 London (LHR) Raleigh (RDU) 772 12:27 PM 3:23 PM Arrived
Tue, Sep 29 London (LHR) Raleigh (RDU) 772 12:20 PM 3:13 PM Arrived
Wed, Sep 30 London (LHR) Raleigh (RDU) 772 12:12 PM 2:53 PM Arrived
Thu, Oct 1 London (LHR) Raleigh (RDU) 772 12:20 PM 2:50 PM Arrived
Fri, Oct 2 London (LHR) Raleigh (RDU) 772 2:36 PM 5:36 PM En route
Sat, Oct 3 London (LHR) Raleigh (RDU) 772 12:00 PM 3:40 PM Scheduled
Sun, Oct 4 London (LHR) Raleigh (RDU) 772 12:00 PM 3:40 PM Scheduled

AA173 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA173 is 63% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 37 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
27 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 3 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
23 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight aa173?

    Flight aa173 has departed (status: En route). Departure 2:36 PM, estimated arrival 5:36 PM (updated Oct 2, 2026).
  • Flight aa173 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 2:36 PM and is estimated to arrive at 5:36 PM.
  • Flight aa173 is scheduled to depart at 12:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 2:36 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 2, 2026).
  • Flight aa173 is scheduled to arrive at 3:40 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:36 PM. Status is En route as of Oct 2, 2026.
  • For flight aa173, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is 28. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight aa173 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight aa173 is operated by American Airlines from London (LHR) to Raleigh (RDU). Typical flight time is about 8 hours40 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight aa173 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If aa173 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 2, 2026). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight aa173 has departed from London (LHR) at 2:36 PM (status: En route).
  • Flight aa173 usually flies a Boeing 777-200 with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: London 22:36 | Raleigh 17:36

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