American Airlines AA8986 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA8986 flight operated by American Airlines on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from New York (JFK) to Helsinki (HEL). The flight is expected to depart at 10:50 PM (local time in New York, UTC-4) and land at 2:00 PM (local time in Helsinki, UTC+3) .
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 10m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 3
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 10m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 3
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
2
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AA8986 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA8986 flight flying from New York to Helsinki on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A330-300. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 302 seats.
Airbus A330-300
Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
21 minutes
Age
17y, 1m
Seats
Up to 302
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
135°
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
152 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA8986
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA8986 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from JFK at approximately 10:50 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in HEL at 1:14 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 16 | New York (JFK) | Helsinki (HEL) | 333 | 11:28 PM | 1:37 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | New York (JFK) | Helsinki (HEL) | 333 | 11:25 PM | 1:47 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | New York (JFK) | Helsinki (HEL) | 333 | 10:59 PM | 1:26 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | New York (JFK) | Helsinki (HEL) | 333 | 11:27 PM | 2:16 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | New York (JFK) | Helsinki (HEL) | 333 | 11:02 PM | 1:32 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | New York (JFK) | Helsinki (HEL) | 333 | 10:50 PM | 1:14 PM | Scheduled |
| Thu, Oct 22 | New York (JFK) | Helsinki (HEL) | 333 | 10:50 PM | 2:00 PM | Scheduled |
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AA8986 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA8986 is 70% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 21 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
24 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
21 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight aa8986?
Flight aa8986 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 10:50 PM, arrival 2:00 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight aa8986 on time today?
Flight aa8986 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 10:50 PM, with arrival at 2:00 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight aa8986 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight aa8986 is scheduled to depart at 10:50 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:50 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight aa8986 scheduled to arrive?
Flight aa8986 is scheduled to arrive at 2:00 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 2:00 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.What route does flight aa8986 fly?
Flight aa8986 is operated by American Airlines from New York (JFK) to Helsinki (HEL). Typical flight time is about 8 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight aa8986?
Track flight aa8986 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 aa8986 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa8986 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 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 aa8986 departed from New York?
Flight aa8986 has not departed from New York (JFK) yet and is currently on schedule for 10:50 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight aa8986?
Flight aa8986 usually flies a Airbus A330-300 with seat layout 2-4-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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