United Airlines UA979 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA979 flight operated by United Airlines on May 30, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Washington D.C. (IAD). The flight is expected to depart at 12:30 PM (local time in Edinburgh, UTC+1) and land at 3:35 PM (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) .
Fri, May 29
Sat, May 30
Sun, May 31
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 5m
Check-in Counter
17-22
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 5m
Check-in Counter
17-22
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 5m
Check-in Counter
17-22
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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UA979 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA979 flight flying from Edinburgh to Washington D.C. on 5/30/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 757-200. This aircraft has been in service for 28y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 169 seats.
Boeing 757-200
Punctuality (Departure)
83%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
28y, 4m
Seats
169
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
193 cm
Legroom
52 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA979
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA979 flight departed on Fri, May 29 from EDI at approximately 12:30 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 3:35 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, May 25 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:30 PM | 3:35 PM | Scheduled |
| Tue, May 26 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:30 PM | 3:35 PM | Scheduled |
| Wed, May 27 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:30 PM | 3:35 PM | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 28 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:30 PM | 3:35 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 29 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:30 PM | 3:35 PM | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 30 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:30 PM | 3:35 PM | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 31 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:30 PM | 3:35 PM | Scheduled |
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UA979 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA979 is 83% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 12 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
10%
On time
73%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
10%
Canceled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Early on average 12 minutes
Early
80%
On time
10%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
1%
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Time on arrival: Edinburgh 20:35| Washington D.C. 15:35
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