United Airlines UA979 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA979 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 23, 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 3:07 PM (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 21m early
8h 5m
Check-in Counter
17-22
Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
C1
Baggage
16
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
8h 5m
Check-in Counter
17-22
Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
C12
Baggage
17
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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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UA978
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Washington D.C. (WAS)
Edinburgh (EDI)
Edinburgh (EDI)
Scheduled: 10:35 AM
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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 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 757-200. This aircraft has been in service for 27y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 169 seats.
Boeing 757-200
Punctuality (Departure)
83
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Late on average
1 minute
Age
27y, 10m
Seats
169
Flight Distance
--
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 Thu, Oct 22 from EDI at approximately 12:37 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 3:14 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:41 PM | 3:24 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:37 PM | 3:21 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:32 PM | 3:08 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:31 PM | 3:08 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:37 PM | 3:14 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:30 PM | 3:07 PM | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 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 19 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
19 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
80
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
1 minute
Early
70
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua979?
Flight ua979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 12:30 PM, arrival 3:35 PM (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight ua979 on time today?
Flight ua979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 12:30 PM, with arrival at 3:35 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua979 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua979 is scheduled to depart at 12:30 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:30 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight ua979 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua979 is scheduled to arrive at 3:35 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 3:07 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 23, 2026.What route does flight ua979 fly?
Flight ua979 is operated by United Airlines from Edinburgh (EDI) to Washington D.C. (IAD). Typical flight time is about 8 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua979?
Track flight ua979 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 ua979 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua979 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 23, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ua979 departed from Edinburgh?
Flight ua979 has not departed from Edinburgh (EDI) yet and is currently on schedule for 12:30 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight ua979?
Flight ua979 usually flies a Boeing 757-200 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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