American Airlines AA6996 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA6996 flight operated by American Airlines on Oct 21, 2026, flying from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO), departed at 11:27 AM and is expected to arrive at 1:52 PM (local time in San Francisco, UTC-7) and land at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m early
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
C64
Arrival Gate
A11
Baggage
9
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En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in San Francisco at 1:52 PM.
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
C55
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
10
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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AA6996 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA6996 flight flying from London to San Francisco on 10/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A380-800. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 469 seats.
Airbus A380-800
Punctuality (Departure)
33
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
10y, 4m
Seats
469
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 63% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 38% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 38% of flights
145°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
183 cm
More legroom than on 25% of flights
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
198 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA6996
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA6996 flight departed on Tue, Oct 20 from LHR at approximately 11:15 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in SFO at 1:26 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | London (LHR) | San Francisco (SFO) | 388 | 11:15 AM | 1:49 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | London (LHR) | San Francisco (SFO) | 388 | 11:12 AM | 1:41 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | London (LHR) | San Francisco (SFO) | 388 | 11:18 AM | 1:55 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | London (LHR) | San Francisco (SFO) | 388 | 11:15 AM | 1:26 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | London (LHR) | San Francisco (SFO) | 388 | 11:27 AM | 1:52 PM | En route |
| Thu, Oct 22 | London (LHR) | San Francisco (SFO) | 388 | 10:45 AM | 1:50 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, Oct 23 | London (LHR) | San Francisco (SFO) | 388 | 10:45 AM | 1:50 PM | Scheduled |
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AA6996 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA6996 is 33% (Late on average 46 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
33
%
Late on average
46 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
47
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
10
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
6 minutes
Early
53
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight aa6996?
Flight aa6996 has departed (status: En route). Departure 11:27 AM, estimated arrival 1:52 PM (updated Oct 21, 2026).Is flight aa6996 on time today?
Flight aa6996 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 11:27 AM and is estimated to arrive at 1:52 PM.Has flight aa6996 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight aa6996 is scheduled to depart at 10:45 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:27 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 21, 2026).When is flight aa6996 scheduled to arrive?
Flight aa6996 is scheduled to arrive at 1:50 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 1:52 PM. Status is En route as of Oct 21, 2026.What is the gate information for flight aa6996?
For flight aa6996, the departure terminal is T5 and the boarding gate is C55. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight aa6996?
After arrival, baggage for flight aa6996 is expected at carousel 10 in terminal I. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight aa6996 fly?
Flight aa6996 is operated by American Airlines from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO). Typical flight time is about 11 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight aa6996?
Track flight aa6996 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 flight aa6996 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa6996 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 21, 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.Has flight aa6996 departed from London?
Flight aa6996 has departed from London (LHR) at 11:27 AM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight aa6996?
Flight aa6996 usually flies a Airbus A380-800 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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