United Airlines UA979 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA979 flight operated by United Airlines on Jul 16, 2026, flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Washington D.C. (IAD), departed at 13:22 (local time in Edinburgh, UTC+1) and is expected to arrive at 15:45 (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) at Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m late
8h 5m
Check-in Counter
17-22
Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
C12
Baggage
16
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En route
Your flight has departed Edinburgh and is expected to arrive in Washington D.C. at 15:45.
8h 5m
Check-in Counter
17-22
Boarding Gate
28
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
3
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
17
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UA978
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Washington D.C. (WAS) 
Edinburgh (EDI)
Edinburgh (EDI)Scheduled: 10:35
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UA979 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA979 flight from Edinburgh to Washington D.C. on 7/16/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 757-200. This aircraft has been in service for 31y, 11m. The aircraft has 169 seats.
Boeing 757-200
Punctuality (Departure)
47%
Punctuality (Arrival)
80%
Late on average
17 minutes
Age
31y, 11m
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 Wed, Jul 15 from EDI at approximately 13:24. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 15:41.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Jul 12 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 13:06 | 15:23 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 13 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:34 | 14:48 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 14 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | -- | -- | Canceled |
| Wed, Jul 15 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 13:24 | 15:41 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 16 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 13:22 | 15:45 | En route |
| Fri, Jul 17 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:30 | 15:35 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Jul 18 | Edinburgh (EDI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 752 | 12:30 | 15:35 | Scheduled |
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UA979 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA979 is 47% (Late on average 55 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 17 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47%
Late on average 55 minutes
Early
0%
On time
47%
30 mins late
30%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
17%
Cancelled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
63%
On time
17%
30 mins late
10%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
1%
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